Cost of living in Albania compared to Egypt
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Food | + 113% | |||
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Food in Albania is 113% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (E£ 415) | E£ 245 | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (E£ 327) | E£ 166 | + 97% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (E£ 231) | E£ 114 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (E£ 94) | E£ 32 | + 196% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (E£ 173) | E£ 64 | + 172% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (E£ 76) | E£ 14 | + 449% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (E£ 287) | E£ 98 | + 193% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (E£ 65) | E£ 37 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (E£ 50) | E£ 15 | + 225% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (E£ 49) | E£ 51 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (E£ 530) | E£ 234 | + 127% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (E£ 93) | E£ 22 | + 314% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (E£ 35) | E£ 14 | + 148% | |
Housing | + 242% | |||
Housing in Albania is 242% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (E£ 46,145) | E£ 24,504 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (E£ 22,203) | E£ 12,343 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (E£ 6,788) | E£ 1,497 | + 353% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (E£ 27,798) | E£ 13,219 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (E£ 87,492) | E£ 7,080 | + 1136% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (E£ 5,779) | E£ 1,310 | + 341% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (E£ 2,821) | E£ 303 | + 831% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (E£ 14,664) | E£ 13,094 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (E£ 10,998) | E£ 10,228 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (E£ 652) | E£ 193 | + 237% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (E£ 482) | E£ 133 | + 263% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (E£ 1,969) | E£ 2,437 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (E£ 1,791) | E£ 1,995 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (E£ 4,358) | E£ 5,429 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (E£ 6,516) | E£ 4,987 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 25% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (E£ 499,681) | E£ 1,249,650 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (E£ 95) | E£ 11 | + 728% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (E£ 779) | E£ 620 | + 26% | |
Personal Care | + 94% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 94% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (E£ 101) | E£ 56 | + 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (E£ 251) | E£ 112 | + 125% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (E£ 1,257) | E£ 419 | + 200% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (E£ 126) | E£ 76 | + 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (E£ 188) | E£ 125 | + 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (E£ 151) | E£ 100 | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (E£ 151) | E£ 63 | + 140% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (E£ 126) | E£ 43 | + 192% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (E£ 251) | E£ 134 | + 88% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 40% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (E£ 1,005) | E£ 576 | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (E£ 804) | E£ 278 | + 189% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 1,113 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (E£ 1,508) | E£ 931 | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (E£ 465) | E£ 130 | + 258% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (E£ 101) | E£ 75 | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (E£ 155) | E£ 218 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (E£ 37,698) | E£ 19,450 | + 94% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 3.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (E£ 1,508) | E£ 1,592 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (E£ 162) | E£ 62 | + 163% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 929 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 83% more expensive than in Egypt
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