Cost of living in Albania compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Albania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 860 Lek (3,414 Ft) | 3,950 Ft | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (3,056 Ft) | 2,643 Ft | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (1,414 Ft) | 1,056 Ft | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (682 Ft) | 429 Ft | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (1,429 Ft) | 1,277 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (701 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (2,664 Ft) | 2,068 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (522 Ft) | 586 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (397 Ft) | 434 Ft | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (397 Ft) | 413 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (3,970 Ft) | 2,081 Ft | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (754 Ft) | 708 Ft | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (291 Ft) | 281 Ft | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Albania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (272,615 Ft) | 376,249 Ft | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (193,359 Ft) | 292,414 Ft | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (53,606 Ft) | 51,228 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (258,030 Ft) | 239,186 Ft | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (99,242 Ft) | 191,992 Ft | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (35,495 Ft) | 59,008 Ft | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (22,275 Ft) | 6,726 Ft | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (115,809 Ft) | 138,968 Ft | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (80,557 Ft) | 38,549 Ft | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (5,146 Ft) | 4,479 Ft | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (3,806 Ft) | 3,933 Ft | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Albania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (15,551 Ft) | 28,319 Ft | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (14,148 Ft) | 10,951 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (34,414 Ft) | 31,683 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (51,458 Ft) | 41,999 Ft | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Albania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (2,183,331 Ft) | 10,122,800 Ft | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (748 Ft) | 631 Ft | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (6,156 Ft) | 9,094 Ft | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Albania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (794 Ft) | 5,687 Ft | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (2,657 Ft) | 4,375 Ft | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (9,924 Ft) | 25,688 Ft | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (992 Ft) | 2,588 Ft | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (1,489 Ft) | 1,258 Ft | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (1,641 Ft) | 2,061 Ft | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (1,325 Ft) | 1,141 Ft | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (1,518 Ft) | 1,286 Ft | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (1,985 Ft) | 4,330 Ft | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Albania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (12,142 Ft) | 10,604 Ft | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (6,352 Ft) | 5,222 Ft | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 14,895 Ft | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (18,213 Ft) | 19,422 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (3,173 Ft) | 1,974 Ft | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (794 Ft) | 1,294 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (1,243 Ft) | 927 Ft | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (297,727 Ft) | 208,928 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 30 Ft | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (16,111 Ft) | 19,163 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 346 Lek (1,372 Ft) | 2,175 Ft | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 621 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Hungary
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