Cost of living in Albania compared to France
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 972 Lek (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 751 Lek (€6) | €10 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (€2.85) | €5.33 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 154 Lek (€1.32) | €1.05 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Lek (€2.15) | €3.88 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 Lek (€1.17) | €2.81 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (€6) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (€1.17) | €2.85 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (€0.82) | €1.80 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (€0.93) | €1.68 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (€12) | €8 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 172 Lek (€1.48) | €2.07 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 94 Lek (€0.81) | €1.19 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,080 Lek (€567) | €1,375 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (€331) | €1,301 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (€87) | €135 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,234 Lek (€423) | €965 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (€330) | €650 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (€82) | €82 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (€17) | €25 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (€475) | €387 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (€106) | €87 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 17% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (€46) | €89 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,143 Lek (€36) | €38 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,259 Lek (€88) | €82 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (€125) | €129 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 49% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (€14,294) | €25,348 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 215 Lek (€1.85) | €1.89 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (€14) | €51 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 6% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (€6) | €5.60 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (€32) | €25 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€8) | €4.65 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (€3.47) | €4.01 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 602 Lek (€5.17) | €3.17 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (€2.07) | €1.85 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 331 Lek (€2.85) | €2.21 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 698 Lek (€5.99) | €20 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (€27) | €41 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,652 Lek (€14) | €20 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (€28) | €73 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (€38) | €59 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (€5.34) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 224 Lek (€1.92) | €3.78 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Lek (€2.60) | €5.16 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (€625) | €456 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.21) | €0.27 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,567 Lek (€39) | €37 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 355 Lek (€3.05) | €9 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,392 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 40% cheaper than in France
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