Cost of living in Albania compared to Finland
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Albania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (€8) | €12 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (€5.26) | €9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 399 Lek (€3.48) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 181 Lek (€1.58) | €1.54 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 Lek (€2.69) | €3.44 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 Lek (€1.65) | €3.43 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (€5.41) | €5.85 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (€1.45) | €2.13 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (€1.21) | €1.15 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (€0.97) | €2.50 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (€14) | €15 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (€1.53) | €3.38 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (€0.88) | €2.22 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Albania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (€838) | €1,796 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (€402) | €1,200 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (€145) | €179 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (€598) | €1,127 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (€429) | €763 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (€222) | €63 | + 252% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,960 Lek (€52) | €17 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (€431) | €387 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (€262) | €100 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (€12) | €7 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (€4.76) | €33 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Albania | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (€39) | €97 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (€34) | €51 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (€73) | €98 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (€91) | €163 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 57% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Albania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (€8,685) | €28,283 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek (€2.01) | €2.12 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Lek (€14) | €55 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Albania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (€10) | €18 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (€27) | €113 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€8) | €5.20 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (€3.20) | €3.08 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (€4.67) | €3.61 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (€2.29) | €1.92 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (€2.72) | €1.73 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (€6) | €31 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Albania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (€26) | €50 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (€15) | €29 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €128 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (€40) | €77 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (€10) | €12 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (€2.09) | €4.32 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (€3.19) | €7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€655) | €486 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.22) | €0.07 | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (€32) | €55 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (€2.99) | €9 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 567 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Finland
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