Cost of living in Albania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (₨504) | ₨370 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (₨299) | ₨294 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (₨177) | ₨143 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (₨89) | ₨52 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (₨133) | ₨73 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (₨70) | ₨36 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (₨253) | ₨227 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (₨66) | ₨140 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (₨43) | ₨31 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (₨113) | ₨132 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (₨1,124) | ₨774 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (₨115) | ₨85 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (₨113) | ₨36 | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (₨18,007) | ₨33,301 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (₨20,252) | ₨19,937 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (₨19,518) | ₨4,363 | + 347% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (₨26,994) | ₨19,026 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (₨14,406) | ₨12,499 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (₨18,553) | ₨3,334 | + 456% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (₨882) | ₨676 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (₨11,049) | ₨29,555 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (₨10,804) | ₨10,444 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (₨441) | ₨411 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (₨216) | ₨211 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (₨1,801) | ₨2,314 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (₨1,945) | ₨2,579 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (₨4,944) | ₨3,601 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (₨8,643) | ₨2,719 | + 218% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨918,724 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (₨108) | ₨80 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (₨1,152) | ₨1,164 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (₨440) | ₨100 | + 339% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (₨725) | ₨212 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (₨2,161) | ₨624 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (₨785) | ₨316 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (₨290) | ₨161 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (₨312) | ₨254 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (₨159) | ₨140 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (₨292) | ₨68 | + 327% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (₨330) | ₨239 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (₨3,006) | ₨1,195 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (₨1,201) | ₨471 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (₨2,484) | ₨1,633 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (₨6,047) | ₨1,629 | + 271% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (₨523) | ₨568 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (₨128) | ₨193 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (₨483) | ₨190 | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (₨32,562) | ₨36,202 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (₨14) | ₨5.27 | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (₨2,904) | ₨1,577 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (₨229) | ₨271 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,173 prices entered by 2,106 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 42% more expensive than in India
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