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 | 867 Lek (₨555) | ₨388 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 421 Lek (₨270) | ₨281 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (₨198) | ₨141 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (₨82) | ₨52 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (₨125) | ₨72 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (₨70) | ₨37 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (₨233) | ₨214 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (₨82) | ₨140 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (₨50) | ₨28 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (₨69) | ₨127 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (₨612) | ₨825 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (₨113) | ₨84 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (₨47) | ₨35 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (₨37,210) | ₨31,177 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (₨20,966) | ₨20,116 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (₨5,069) | ₨4,308 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (₨29,020) | ₨23,440 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (₨17,847) | ₨13,618 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (₨3,277) | ₨3,250 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (₨947) | ₨743 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (₨27,793) | ₨30,078 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (₨5,975) | ₨10,522 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (₨548) | ₨379 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (₨280) | ₨325 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (₨4,198) | ₨2,357 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (₨4,691) | ₨2,543 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (₨6,980) | ₨3,755 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (₨10,098) | ₨2,819 | + 258% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (₨1,791,431) | ₨930,451 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (₨117) | ₨76 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (₨930) | ₨1,216 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (₨467) | ₨106 | + 341% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (₨554) | ₨211 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (₨1,758) | ₨975 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 612 Lek (₨392) | ₨248 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (₨419) | ₨173 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (₨290) | ₨242 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (₨110) | ₨152 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (₨154) | ₨69 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (₨259) | ₨243 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (₨1,774) | ₨1,179 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (₨709) | ₨467 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (₨3,615) | ₨1,718 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (₨2,613) | ₨1,945 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (₨398) | ₨686 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (₨105) | ₨220 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (₨215) | ₨228 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 71,519 Lek (₨45,758) | ₨34,436 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (₨26) | ₨3.67 | + 597% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (₨2,536) | ₨1,918 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (₨206) | ₨243 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 35% more expensive than in India
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