Cost of living in Albania compared to France
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Albania is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
Albania | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (€8) | €19 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (€4.43) | €7 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (€1.81) | €1.37 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (€3.33) | €4.68 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (€1.46) | €3.40 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (€5.50) | €7 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (€1.24) | €2.76 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (€0.97) | €1.86 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (€0.94) | €2.50 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (€1.78) | €2.31 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (€0.67) | €1.30 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Albania is 17% cheaper than in France | ||||
Albania | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (€886) | €1,708 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (€426) | €1,334 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€130) | €191 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (€534) | €1,032 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (€1,680) | €849 | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (€111) | €135 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (€54) | €28 | + 96% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€282) | €457 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (€211) | €141 | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €11 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€9) | €16 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
Albania | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€38) | €96 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€34) | €40 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€84) | €100 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€125) | €126 | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
Albania | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (€9,596) | €29,525 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (€1.82) | €1.89 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (€15) | €61 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
Albania | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€1.93) | €3.03 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (€4.83) | €8 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€24) | €32 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.41) | €3.65 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.62) | €3.90 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (€2.90) | €3.83 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (€2.90) | €2.58 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (€2.41) | €2.81 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (€4.83) | €21 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
Albania | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (€19) | €48 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€15) | €24 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €103 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (€29) | €75 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€1.93) | €5.04 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (€2.98) | €7 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€724) | €623 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (€29) | €36 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (€3.11) | €11 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,389 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 38% cheaper than in France
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