- Cost of Living
- Albania
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (₨667) | ₨418 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 372 Lek (₨250) | ₨265 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (₨167) | ₨142 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (₨85) | ₨51 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 193 Lek (₨130) | ₨72 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 107 Lek (₨72) | ₨41 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 363 Lek (₨244) | ₨199 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Lek (₨74) | ₨137 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Lek (₨39) | ₨24 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (₨72) | ₨119 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 933 Lek (₨627) | ₨819 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (₨108) | ₨81 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 66 Lek (₨44) | ₨32 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 54,184 Lek (₨36,421) | ₨31,431 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (₨21,694) | ₨21,497 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (₨5,512) | ₨4,243 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (₨29,627) | ₨25,452 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (₨17,885) | ₨15,583 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (₨5,357) | ₨3,616 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,785 Lek (₨1,200) | ₨851 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (₨28,877) | ₨33,661 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (₨8,393) | ₨10,307 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (₨492) | ₨374 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (₨336) | ₨526 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (₨5,809) | ₨2,399 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,409 Lek (₨2,964) | ₨2,719 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (₨7,782) | ₨3,707 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (₨8,365) | ₨2,916 | + 187% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,909,710 Lek (₨1,283,657) | ₨871,156 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (₨115) | ₨77 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,607 Lek (₨1,080) | ₨1,309 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (₨394) | ₨131 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (₨749) | ₨284 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (₨1,827) | ₨1,278 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (₨262) | ₨244 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (₨243) | ₨179 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (₨277) | ₨223 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (₨123) | ₨135 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (₨163) | ₨69 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (₨325) | ₨283 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 18% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (₨1,539) | ₨1,223 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (₨672) | ₨473 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (₨1,344) | ₨1,803 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (₨2,952) | ₨1,830 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (₨423) | ₨627 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 Lek (₨97) | ₨190 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (₨198) | ₨204 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (₨48,073) | ₨38,971 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (₨21) | ₨53 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,004 Lek (₨2,691) | ₨1,893 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (₨201) | ₨249 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 10% more expensive than in India
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