- 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 | 1,048 Lek (₨690) | ₨417 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (₨255) | ₨266 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (₨169) | ₨142 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (₨82) | ₨52 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (₨137) | ₨72 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (₨70) | ₨40 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (₨268) | ₨201 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (₨70) | ₨139 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (₨40) | ₨25 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (₨70) | ₨121 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (₨596) | ₨839 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (₨106) | ₨82 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (₨47) | ₨33 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (₨41,817) | ₨30,915 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (₨23,391) | ₨21,222 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (₨5,399) | ₨4,411 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (₨29,023) | ₨25,359 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (₨17,520) | ₨15,654 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (₨5,247) | ₨3,891 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (₨1,131) | ₨844 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (₨28,288) | ₨33,586 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (₨8,221) | ₨10,549 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (₨482) | ₨382 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 Lek (₨308) | ₨545 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (₨5,690) | ₨2,402 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (₨2,410) | ₨2,702 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (₨7,623) | ₨3,721 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (₨8,194) | ₨2,923 | + 180% | |
| 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 | 1,992,600 Lek (₨1,312,042) | ₨877,848 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (₨115) | ₨78 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (₨1,083) | ₨1,324 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (₨386) | ₨136 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (₨734) | ₨283 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (₨1,790) | ₨1,544 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (₨257) | ₨255 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (₨238) | ₨177 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (₨268) | ₨228 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (₨128) | ₨132 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (₨163) | ₨70 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (₨318) | ₨278 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 24% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (₨1,508) | ₨1,196 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (₨658) | ₨470 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (₨1,317) | ₨1,987 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (₨3,056) | ₨1,802 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (₨421) | ₨643 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (₨97) | ₨195 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (₨201) | ₨206 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (₨47,092) | ₨38,465 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (₨20) | ₨58 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (₨2,639) | ₨1,864 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (₨197) | ₨248 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 7% more expensive than in India
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