Cost of living in Albania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek (₨693) | ₨373 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (₨505) | ₨321 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (₨323) | ₨169 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (₨143) | ₨58 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (₨248) | ₨92 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (₨155) | ₨39 | + 299% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (₨349) | ₨239 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (₨132) | ₨154 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 103 Lek (₨83) | ₨31 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (₨80) | ₨169 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,400 Lek (₨1,123) | ₨769 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (₨142) | ₨89 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (₨59) | ₨38 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,862 Lek (₨63,267) | ₨40,472 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (₨36,952) | ₨24,259 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (₨13,332) | ₨5,263 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,744 Lek (₨48,732) | ₨24,750 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (₨39,436) | ₨14,691 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,335 Lek (₨13,907) | ₨6,007 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,499 Lek (₨3,609) | ₨665 | + 443% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (₨39,567) | ₨29,903 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (₨24,068) | ₨11,999 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (₨1,113) | ₨535 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (₨437) | ₨428 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (₨3,558) | ₨2,524 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (₨3,144) | ₨2,741 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (₨6,702) | ₨4,298 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (₨8,384) | ₨3,255 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (₨797,524) | ₨1,326,030 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 Lek (₨199) | ₨105 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (₨1,284) | ₨1,104 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (₨963) | ₨138 | + 596% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (₨802) | ₨276 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (₨2,493) | ₨905 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (₨762) | ₨396 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (₨294) | ₨223 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (₨429) | ₨281 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (₨210) | ₨167 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (₨250) | ₨98 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (₨585) | ₨306 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (₨2,407) | ₨1,460 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (₨1,419) | ₨600 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (₨3,648) | ₨1,872 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (₨930) | ₨756 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (₨192) | ₨217 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 376 Lek (₨302) | ₨182 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (₨60,169) | ₨51,130 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (₨20) | ₨1.39 | + 1338% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (₨2,937) | ₨1,638 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 338 Lek (₨271) | ₨270 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,035 prices entered by 1,266 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 64% more expensive than in India
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