Cost of living in Albania compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 64% | |||
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Food in Albania is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
Albania | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (₨719) | ₨417 | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (₨568) | ₨340 | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (₨401) | ₨168 | + 139% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (₨164) | ₨60 | + 174% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (₨301) | ₨87 | + 245% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (₨132) | ₨47 | + 178% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (₨497) | ₨243 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (₨112) | ₨182 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (₨87) | ₨32 | + 175% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (₨85) | ₨155 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (₨919) | ₨912 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (₨161) | ₨88 | + 83% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (₨61) | ₨39 | + 55% | |
Housing | + 178% | |||
Housing in Albania is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
Albania | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (₨80,058) | ₨46,457 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (₨38,521) | ₨26,696 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (₨11,776) | ₨4,673 | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (₨48,228) | ₨26,601 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (₨151,793) | ₨14,895 | + 919% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (₨10,027) | ₨4,065 | + 147% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (₨4,893) | ₨595 | + 723% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (₨25,441) | ₨29,913 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (₨19,080) | ₨10,503 | + 82% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (₨1,130) | ₨455 | + 149% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (₨836) | ₨647 | + 29% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
Albania | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (₨3,416) | ₨2,412 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (₨3,108) | ₨2,912 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (₨7,560) | ₨4,109 | + 84% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (₨11,304) | ₨2,950 | + 283% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
Albania | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (₨866,915) | ₨1,910,150 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (₨164) | ₨102 | + 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (₨1,352) | ₨1,062 | + 27% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
Albania | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (₨174) | ₨140 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (₨436) | ₨241 | + 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (₨2,180) | ₨953 | + 129% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (₨218) | ₨386 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (₨327) | ₨200 | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (₨262) | ₨294 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (₨262) | ₨155 | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (₨218) | ₨86 | + 155% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (₨436) | ₨275 | + 59% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
Albania | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (₨1,744) | ₨1,451 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (₨1,395) | ₨688 | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,587 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (₨2,616) | ₨2,125 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (₨807) | ₨625 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (₨174) | ₨191 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (₨269) | ₨188 | + 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (₨65,404) | ₨47,373 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.67 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (₨2,616) | ₨1,611 | + 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (₨281) | ₨289 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 60% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,532 prices entered by 1,072 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 60% more expensive than in India
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