- Cost of Living
- Albania
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 990 Lek (₨622) | ₨382 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 410 Lek (₨258) | ₨268 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (₨156) | ₨143 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (₨79) | ₨51 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 183 Lek (₨115) | ₨71 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (₨63) | ₨45 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 355 Lek (₨223) | ₨196 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Lek (₨69) | ₨135 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 Lek (₨38) | ₨25 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (₨68) | ₨118 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,009 Lek (₨634) | ₨800 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (₨101) | ₨80 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 71 Lek (₨44) | ₨31 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 56,250 Lek (₨35,363) | ₨31,180 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (₨20,291) | ₨20,983 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,341 Lek (₨5,244) | ₨4,304 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 43,532 Lek (₨27,368) | ₨24,209 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,366 Lek (₨16,576) | ₨14,601 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 8,485 Lek (₨5,335) | ₨3,877 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,809 Lek (₨1,137) | ₨883 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 43,864 Lek (₨27,577) | ₨34,129 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,141 Lek (₨7,633) | ₨10,466 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Lek (₨462) | ₨381 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (₨314) | ₨530 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,012 Lek (₨5,037) | ₨2,431 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,276 Lek (₨2,688) | ₨2,772 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,932 Lek (₨7,502) | ₨3,669 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,329 Lek (₨8,380) | ₨2,916 | + 187% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,130,470 Lek (₨1,339,395) | ₨863,418 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Lek (₨107) | ₨75 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,593 Lek (₨1,002) | ₨1,295 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 648 Lek (₨408) | ₨113 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (₨700) | ₨284 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,712 Lek (₨1,705) | ₨1,367 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (₨245) | ₨233 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (₨227) | ₨174 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 427 Lek (₨269) | ₨215 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (₨115) | ₨136 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (₨153) | ₨69 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 482 Lek (₨303) | ₨274 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (₨1,440) | ₨1,132 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (₨629) | ₨463 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (₨1,257) | ₨1,795 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (₨2,761) | ₨1,806 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (₨396) | ₨668 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (₨94) | ₨182 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (₨192) | ₨200 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (₨44,963) | ₨38,910 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (₨19) | ₨34 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,288 Lek (₨2,696) | ₨1,845 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 295 Lek (₨186) | ₨239 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 12% more expensive than in India
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