Cost of living in Albania compared to Iceland
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Albania is 68% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Albania | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (1,185 kr) | 5,459 kr | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (936 kr) | 2,999 kr | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (660 kr) | 1,493 kr | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (270 kr) | 236 kr | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (495 kr) | 1,045 kr | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (217 kr) | 666 kr | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (819 kr) | 1,713 kr | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (185 kr) | 399 kr | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (144 kr) | 468 kr | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (139 kr) | 699 kr | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (1,515 kr) | 3,728 kr | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (265 kr) | 396 kr | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (100 kr) | 589 kr | - 83% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Albania | Iceland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (131,944 kr) | 337,107 kr | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (63,487 kr) | 238,569 kr | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (19,408 kr) | 222,135 kr | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (79,485 kr) | 246,021 kr | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (250,171 kr) | 155,625 kr | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (16,525 kr) | 62,145 kr | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (8,065 kr) | 21,072 kr | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (41,929 kr) | 150,515 kr | - 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (31,447 kr) | 24,394 kr | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (1,863 kr) | 3,236 kr | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (1,378 kr) | 7,154 kr | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 66% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Albania | Iceland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (5,630 kr) | 16,280 kr | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (5,122 kr) | 18,714 kr | - 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (12,460 kr) | 26,530 kr | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (18,630 kr) | 35,893 kr | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 73% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Albania | Iceland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (1,428,766 kr) | 6,086,940 kr | - 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (271 kr) | 313 kr | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (2,229 kr) | 16,297 kr | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 68% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Albania | Iceland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (287 kr) | 2,500 kr | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (719 kr) | 3,085 kr | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (3,593 kr) | 19,528 kr | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (359 kr) | 750 kr | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (539 kr) | 665 kr | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (431 kr) | 948 kr | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (431 kr) | 863 kr | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (359 kr) | 577 kr | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (719 kr) | 6,596 kr | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 67% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Albania | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (2,874 kr) | 12,694 kr | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (2,300 kr) | 5,796 kr | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,961 kr | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (4,312 kr) | 18,942 kr | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (1,331 kr) | 3,082 kr | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (287 kr) | 697 kr | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (443 kr) | 1,183 kr | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (107,793 kr) | 179,000 kr | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (4,312 kr) | 38,993 kr | - 89% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (464 kr) | 1,775 kr | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 351 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 68% cheaper than in Iceland
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