- Cost of Living
- Albania
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,027 Lek (₨667) | ₨394 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 396 Lek (₨257) | ₨261 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (₨176) | ₨143 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (₨81) | ₨51 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 204 Lek (₨132) | ₨71 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 Lek (₨73) | ₨38 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 345 Lek (₨224) | ₨200 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Lek (₨67) | ₨138 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Lek (₨38) | ₨25 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Lek (₨78) | ₨122 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,012 Lek (₨657) | ₨836 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 164 Lek (₨107) | ₨82 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (₨47) | ₨33 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,929 Lek (₨42,148) | ₨30,620 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 37,469 Lek (₨24,322) | ₨20,629 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,346 Lek (₨6,716) | ₨4,565 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 56,158 Lek (₨36,454) | ₨24,219 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,666 Lek (₨19,906) | ₨14,731 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,833 Lek (₨3,137) | ₨3,655 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,627 Lek (₨1,056) | ₨806 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,988 Lek (₨24,010) | ₨33,843 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,655 Lek (₨6,917) | ₨10,526 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 691 Lek (₨449) | ₨394 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 462 Lek (₨300) | ₨582 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (₨5,610) | ₨2,434 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (₨2,375) | ₨2,723 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (₨7,515) | ₨3,796 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (₨8,078) | ₨2,944 | + 174% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (₨1,293,463) | ₨878,740 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (₨115) | ₨78 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,656 Lek (₨1,075) | ₨1,379 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 365 Lek (₨237) | ₨128 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,465 Lek (₨1,600) | ₨275 | + 481% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Lek (₨1,757) | ₨1,366 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (₨268) | ₨254 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 367 Lek (₨238) | ₨178 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 388 Lek (₨252) | ₨228 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Lek (₨104) | ₨133 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 221 Lek (₨143) | ₨72 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 460 Lek (₨299) | ₨275 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 31% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,334 Lek (₨1,515) | ₨1,195 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (₨649) | ₨473 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (₨1,298) | ₨1,921 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,184 Lek (₨2,716) | ₨1,985 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (₨417) | ₨593 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 Lek (₨93) | ₨227 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 322 Lek (₨209) | ₨206 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (₨46,425) | ₨38,148 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (₨20) | ₨63 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,588 Lek (₨2,329) | ₨1,870 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (₨204) | ₨257 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,781 prices entered by 4,445 different people.
Cost of living in Albania is 6% more expensive than in India
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