- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 372 Lek (€2.93) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (€1.95) | €4.95 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (€1.00) | €1.20 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 193 Lek (€1.52) | €4.15 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 107 Lek (€0.84) | €1.50 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 363 Lek (€2.86) | €5.29 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Lek (€0.87) | €1.59 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Lek (€0.46) | €0.83 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (€0.85) | €1.19 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 933 Lek (€7) | €9 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (€1.26) | €1.90 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 66 Lek (€0.52) | €0.74 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 54,184 Lek (€426) | €680 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (€254) | €485 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (€65) | €139 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (€347) | €440 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (€209) | €301 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (€63) | €100 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,785 Lek (€14) | €19 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (€338) | €324 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (€98) | €91 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (€5.76) | €7 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (€3.94) | €6 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 2% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (€68) | €82 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,409 Lek (€35) | €32 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (€91) | €93 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (€98) | €103 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,909,710 Lek (€15,032) | €20,407 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (€1.34) | €1.53 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,607 Lek (€13) | €31 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (€4.62) | €3.84 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (€9) | €11 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (€21) | €38 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (€3.07) | €4.22 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (€2.85) | €3.82 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (€3.24) | €3.64 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (€1.44) | €1.87 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (€1.91) | €2.07 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (€3.80) | €12 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (€18) | €28 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (€16) | €38 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (€35) | €50 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (€4.96) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 Lek (€1.13) | €3.76 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (€2.32) | €4.35 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (€563) | €524 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (€0.24) | €0.55 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,004 Lek (€32) | €41 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (€2.36) | €4.34 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Greece
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