Cost of living in Albania compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 51% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek (E£ 262) | E£ 215 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (E£ 191) | E£ 121 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (E£ 122) | E£ 93 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (E£ 54) | E£ 26 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (E£ 94) | E£ 50 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (E£ 59) | E£ 12 | + 399% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (E£ 132) | E£ 67 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (E£ 50) | E£ 33 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 103 Lek (E£ 31) | E£ 10 | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (E£ 30) | E£ 44 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,400 Lek (E£ 425) | E£ 338 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (E£ 54) | E£ 17 | + 213% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (E£ 22) | E£ 10 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 192% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,862 Lek (E£ 23,941) | E£ 12,207 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (E£ 13,983) | E£ 5,963 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (E£ 5,045) | E£ 1,207 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,744 Lek (E£ 18,441) | E£ 7,278 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (E£ 14,923) | E£ 4,450 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,335 Lek (E£ 5,263) | E£ 1,066 | + 394% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,499 Lek (E£ 1,366) | E£ 215 | + 535% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (E£ 14,973) | E£ 7,226 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (E£ 9,108) | E£ 4,091 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (E£ 421) | E£ 163 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (E£ 165) | E£ 87 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
| Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (E£ 1,346) | E£ 575 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (E£ 1,190) | E£ 1,504 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (E£ 2,536) | E£ 1,747 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (E£ 3,173) | E£ 2,140 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 15% 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£ 301,796) | E£ 799,839 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 Lek (E£ 75) | E£ 10 | + 635% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (E£ 486) | E£ 524 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 172% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (E£ 364) | E£ 39 | + 834% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (E£ 304) | E£ 87 | + 248% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (E£ 943) | E£ 322 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (E£ 288) | E£ 83 | + 246% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (E£ 111) | E£ 70 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (E£ 162) | E£ 76 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (E£ 79) | E£ 26 | + 202% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (E£ 95) | E£ 34 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (E£ 221) | E£ 110 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 65% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (E£ 911) | E£ 415 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (E£ 537) | E£ 194 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 961 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (E£ 1,381) | E£ 621 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (E£ 352) | E£ 128 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (E£ 73) | E£ 59 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 376 Lek (E£ 114) | E£ 83 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (E£ 22,769) | E£ 21,837 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (E£ 8) | E£ 3.67 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (E£ 1,111) | E£ 705 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 339 Lek (E£ 103) | E£ 50 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,681 prices entered by 244 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 65% more expensive than in Egypt
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