Cost of living in Albania compared to France
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (€5.55) | €16 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (€4.82) | €9 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (€2.01) | €5.80 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (€0.96) | €1.13 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (€1.54) | €3.85 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek (€0.68) | €2.69 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (€2.95) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek (€0.70) | €2.66 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (€0.49) | €1.64 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (€1.18) | €1.83 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (€10) | €7 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek (€1.22) | €2.08 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (€0.66) | €1.12 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 59% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (€401) | €1,665 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (€310) | €1,101 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (€139) | €150 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (€295) | €832 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (€186) | €628 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (€142) | €79 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (€11) | €26 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (€232) | €342 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (€88) | €118 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (€5.66) | €7 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (€2.23) | €13 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek (€22) | €87 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (€22) | €37 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek (€51) | €88 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (€97) | €110 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 65% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (€4,056) | €25,812 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (€1.22) | €1.41 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,582 Lek (€13) | €57 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (€4.96) | €5.07 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (€8) | €8 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (€22) | €26 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (€8) | €4.88 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (€3.19) | €4.22 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (€3.41) | €3.50 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (€1.52) | €1.95 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (€3.13) | €1.82 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek (€3.86) | €24 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 36% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (€24) | €44 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (€14) | €20 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (€28) | €86 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek (€58) | €63 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek (€1.47) | €3.81 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (€2.63) | €6 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (€367) | €469 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (€0.16) | €0.28 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (€37) | €40 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (€2.59) | €10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,682 prices entered by 407 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 54% cheaper than in France
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