Cost of living in Albania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (₨724) | ₨330 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (₨551) | ₨293 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (₨227) | ₨163 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (₨107) | ₨54 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (₨196) | ₨82 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (₨125) | ₨41 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (₨485) | ₨216 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (₨94) | ₨152 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (₨65) | ₨29 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (₨68) | ₨149 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (₨983) | ₨767 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (₨111) | ₨87 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (₨58) | ₨35 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (₨50,900) | ₨31,400 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,905 Lek (₨29,335) | ₨20,122 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (₨6,943) | ₨4,477 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (₨39,299) | ₨22,933 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (₨26,302) | ₨14,192 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (₨6,564) | ₨3,664 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (₨1,372) | ₨511 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (₨37,839) | ₨29,219 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (₨8,403) | ₨12,383 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (₨541) | ₨416 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (₨566) | ₨320 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (₨4,723) | ₨2,328 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (₨3,200) | ₨2,564 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (₨8,873) | ₨3,571 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (₨12,895) | ₨3,002 | + 330% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (₨1,138,026) | ₨980,422 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 199 Lek (₨136) | ₨108 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (₨1,088) | ₨1,414 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (₨479) | ₨140 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (₨685) | ₨303 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (₨2,998) | ₨1,443 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (₨649) | ₨402 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (₨297) | ₨190 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (₨460) | ₨248 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (₨165) | ₨152 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (₨192) | ₨72 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (₨561) | ₨373 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (₨2,124) | ₨1,357 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (₨1,030) | ₨595 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (₨2,221) | ₨1,516 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (₨3,026) | ₨2,086 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (₨417) | ₨594 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (₨143) | ₨229 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 291 Lek (₨199) | ₨175 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (₨49,769) | ₨46,652 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (₨17) | ₨1.29 | + 1229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,024 Lek (₨4,803) | ₨1,530 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (₨242) | ₨244 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,817 prices entered by 1,000 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 50% more expensive than in India
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