- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Denmark
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 966 Lek (kr57) | kr122 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 398 Lek (kr24) | kr74 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (kr15) | kr41 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (kr7) | kr9 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 188 Lek (kr11) | kr33 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (kr5.93) | kr18 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (kr22) | kr60 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 113 Lek (kr7) | kr19 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 Lek (kr3.60) | kr11 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (kr6) | kr11 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 976 Lek (kr58) | kr77 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (kr10) | kr19 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (kr4.09) | kr12 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 73% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 54,184 Lek (kr3,206) | kr14,920 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (kr1,910) | kr11,058 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (kr485) | kr1,355 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (kr2,608) | kr9,510 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (kr1,575) | kr6,528 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (kr472) | kr1,401 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,785 Lek (kr106) | kr205 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (kr2,542) | kr3,313 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (kr739) | kr865 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (kr43) | kr47 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (kr30) | kr168 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,375 Lek (kr496) | kr724 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,446 Lek (kr263) | kr335 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,939 Lek (kr706) | kr849 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,446 Lek (kr736) | kr1,102 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,909,710 Lek (kr113,007) | kr252,542 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (kr10) | kr11 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,607 Lek (kr95) | kr500 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (kr35) | kr32 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (kr66) | kr84 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (kr161) | kr323 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (kr23) | kr43 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (kr21) | kr27 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (kr24) | kr24 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (kr11) | kr13 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (kr14) | kr18 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (kr29) | kr235 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (kr136) | kr378 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (kr59) | kr200 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (kr118) | kr836 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (kr260) | kr708 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (kr37) | kr85 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (kr9) | kr40 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (kr17) | kr39 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (kr4,232) | kr4,393 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (kr1.83) | kr0.96 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,004 Lek (kr237) | kr248 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (kr18) | kr44 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 59% cheaper than in Denmark
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