Cost of living in Albania compared to Germany
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Albania | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (€8) | €14 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (€4.46) | €6.00 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (€1.82) | €1.22 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (€3.34) | €4.28 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (€1.47) | €3.00 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (€5.53) | €6 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (€1.25) | €2.59 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (€0.97) | €1.87 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (€0.94) | €1.09 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (€10) | €7 | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (€1.79) | €1.92 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (€0.68) | €1.88 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Albania | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (€891) | €2,001 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (€428) | €1,574 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€131) | €227 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (€536) | €1,239 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (€1,688) | €904 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (€112) | €163 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (€54) | €37 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€283) | €367 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (€212) | €111 | + 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €6 | + 104% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€9) | €18 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Albania | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€38) | €86 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€35) | €38 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€84) | €89 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€126) | €120 | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Albania | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (€9,643) | €33,039 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (€1.83) | €1.82 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (€15) | €51 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Albania | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€1.94) | €9 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (€4.85) | €16 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€24) | €72 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.43) | €3.99 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.64) | €2.99 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (€2.91) | €3.20 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (€2.91) | €1.98 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (€2.43) | €1.68 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (€4.85) | €21 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Albania | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (€19) | €46 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €25 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €84 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (€29) | €67 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€1.94) | €3.73 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (€2.99) | €4.43 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€728) | €578 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.13 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (€29) | €40 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (€3.13) | €8 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,586 prices entered by 416 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Germany
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