Cost of living in Albania compared to Hungary
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 4% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Albania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (3,498 Ft) | 3,368 Ft | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (2,283 Ft) | 2,502 Ft | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (1,766 Ft) | 959 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (698 Ft) | 488 Ft | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (1,117 Ft) | 1,178 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (479 Ft) | 1,160 Ft | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (1,719 Ft) | 2,161 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (568 Ft) | 553 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (391 Ft) | 404 Ft | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (367 Ft) | 367 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (4,713 Ft) | 2,134 Ft | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (691 Ft) | 631 Ft | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (340 Ft) | 424 Ft | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 68% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Albania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (330,090 Ft) | 364,248 Ft | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (198,142 Ft) | 256,845 Ft | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (83,325 Ft) | 53,146 Ft | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (217,726 Ft) | 207,634 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (834,009 Ft) | 158,372 Ft | + 427% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (75,360 Ft) | 33,829 Ft | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (16,990 Ft) | 5,125 Ft | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (150,116 Ft) | 120,602 Ft | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (112,587 Ft) | 36,887 Ft | + 205% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (4,562 Ft) | 3,871 Ft | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (3,976 Ft) | 3,596 Ft | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Albania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (14,181 Ft) | 27,958 Ft | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (16,008 Ft) | 12,158 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (33,546 Ft) | 28,654 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (49,564 Ft) | 35,591 Ft | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Albania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (3,730,773 Ft) | 10,227,600 Ft | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (782 Ft) | 644 Ft | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (5,824 Ft) | 9,674 Ft | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Albania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (4,503 Ft) | 3,052 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (3,753 Ft) | 4,083 Ft | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (11,662 Ft) | 19,924 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (3,563 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (1,373 Ft) | 1,107 Ft | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (2,005 Ft) | 1,341 Ft | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (982 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (1,170 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (2,736 Ft) | 4,614 Ft | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 25% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Albania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (11,259 Ft) | 11,336 Ft | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (6,639 Ft) | 4,947 Ft | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,362 Ft | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (17,066 Ft) | 16,644 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (4,961 Ft) | 2,262 Ft | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (898 Ft) | 940 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (1,490 Ft) | 795 Ft | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (281,467 Ft) | 252,760 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (94 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (13,739 Ft) | 18,214 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (1,220 Ft) | 2,045 Ft | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,150 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Hungary
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