Cost of living in Albania compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 421 Lek (€3.46) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (€2.54) | €4.11 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (€1.05) | €1.26 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (€1.61) | €3.96 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (€0.91) | €1.68 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (€3.00) | €4.94 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (€1.05) | €1.51 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (€0.64) | €0.96 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (€0.88) | €1.32 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (€8) | €9 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (€1.44) | €1.97 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (€0.61) | €0.71 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (€478) | €742 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (€269) | €506 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (€65) | €120 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (€373) | €462 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (€229) | €339 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (€42) | €76 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (€12) | €20 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (€357) | €316 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (€77) | €103 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (€3.60) | €6 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 49% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (€54) | €81 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (€60) | €26 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (€90) | €86 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (€130) | €101 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (€23,025) | €19,420 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (€1.50) | €1.57 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (€12) | €30 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (€6) | €4.90 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (€23) | €33 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 612 Lek (€5.03) | €4.64 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (€5.39) | €3.66 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (€3.73) | €4.01 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (€1.41) | €1.76 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (€1.98) | €2.45 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (€3.32) | €11 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (€23) | €26 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (€9) | €15 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (€46) | €37 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (€34) | €47 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (€5.12) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (€1.35) | €3.49 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (€2.76) | €4.23 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 71,519 Lek (€588) | €471 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (€0.33) | €0.43 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (€33) | €41 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (€2.65) | €4.50 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Greece
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