- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,029 Lek (€8) | €14 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 Lek (€3.36) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (€2.18) | €4.42 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (€1.00) | €1.18 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 213 Lek (€1.71) | €3.95 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 Lek (€0.91) | €1.48 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (€2.78) | €4.99 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Lek (€0.83) | €1.52 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 62 Lek (€0.50) | €0.87 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Lek (€0.96) | €1.20 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 992 Lek (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 162 Lek (€1.30) | €1.96 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (€0.58) | €0.76 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,929 Lek (€521) | €657 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 36,603 Lek (€294) | €468 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,731 Lek (€78) | €147 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 57,259 Lek (€460) | €409 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,666 Lek (€246) | €288 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,833 Lek (€39) | €98 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,582 Lek (€13) | €19 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,988 Lek (€297) | €347 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,655 Lek (€86) | €84 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 691 Lek (€5.55) | €8 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 467 Lek (€3.75) | €6 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 4% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (€69) | €72 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (€29) | €27 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (€93) | €86 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (€100) | €103 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (€16,000) | €19,314 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (€1.42) | €1.55 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,657 Lek (€13) | €31 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 365 Lek (€2.93) | €3.24 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,465 Lek (€20) | €8 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,811 Lek (€23) | €39 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (€3.32) | €4.38 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 367 Lek (€2.95) | €3.92 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 388 Lek (€3.11) | €3.76 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Lek (€1.28) | €1.67 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 221 Lek (€1.77) | €2.16 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 485 Lek (€3.90) | €11 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,418 Lek (€19) | €28 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (€16) | €35 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,350 Lek (€35) | €46 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (€5.15) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 146 Lek (€1.17) | €3.53 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 315 Lek (€2.53) | €4.47 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (€574) | €476 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (€0.25) | €0.74 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,588 Lek (€29) | €34 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (€2.53) | €4.38 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Greece
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