Cost of living in Albania compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Albania is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
Albania | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (€8) | €19 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (€8) | €11 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 369 Lek (€3.72) | €7 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 150 Lek (€1.51) | €1.36 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (€3.29) | €4.86 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (€1.63) | €3.33 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 412 Lek (€4.15) | €8 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (€1.32) | €2.50 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90 Lek (€0.91) | €2.03 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (€0.96) | €2.15 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (€11) | €10 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.92) | €2.52 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 Lek (€0.54) | €1.39 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Albania is 56% cheaper than in France | ||||
Albania | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (€550) | €1,678 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (€421) | €1,562 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€136) | €193 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (€302) | €948 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (€239) | €683 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (€90) | €114 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (€13) | €25 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€294) | €317 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€205) | €160 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €8 | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €15 | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
Albania | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€39) | €90 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €39 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€87) | €103 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€131) | €104 | + 25% | |
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 | 550,000 Lek (€5,545) | €27,824 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (€1.90) | €1.79 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (€16) | €58 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
Albania | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.02) | €3.03 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€25) | €27 | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.52) | €5.82 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.78) | €4.25 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.17) | €4.31 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.37) | €2.66 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.85) | €2.82 | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.69) | €24 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
Albania | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (€31) | €45 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €24 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €104 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (€46) | €70 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.02) | €4.59 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.16) | €7 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€756) | €657 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.27 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (€36) | €32 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (€3.52) | €12 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 46% cheaper than in France
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