Cost of living in Albania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (₨869) | ₨429 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (₨898) | ₨363 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (₨369) | ₨179 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (₨154) | ₨61 | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (₨345) | ₨102 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (₨204) | ₨44 | + 360% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (₨480) | ₨251 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (₨179) | ₨194 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (₨88) | ₨41 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (₨117) | ₨162 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (₨1,281) | ₨926 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (₨188) | ₨92 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (₨58) | ₨41 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (₨54,171) | ₨45,895 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (₨47,137) | ₨29,581 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (₨6,974) | ₨5,552 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (₨32,263) | ₨29,565 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (₨25,139) | ₨17,736 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (₨6,768) | ₨4,989 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (₨1,313) | ₨731 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (₨29,067) | ₨26,612 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (₨20,219) | ₨12,652 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (₨598) | ₨516 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (₨955) | ₨523 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (₨3,903) | ₨2,400 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (₨3,551) | ₨2,579 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (₨14,945) | ₨3,981 | + 275% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (₨12,915) | ₨2,875 | + 349% | |
| 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 | 550,000 Lek (₨547,993) | ₨1,738,230 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (₨188) | ₨104 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (₨1,712) | ₨1,614 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (₨199) | ₨89 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (₨667) | ₨217 | + 208% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (₨2,491) | ₨1,172 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (₨249) | ₨329 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (₨374) | ₨220 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (₨412) | ₨302 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (₨333) | ₨195 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (₨381) | ₨95 | + 301% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (₨562) | ₨322 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (₨4,506) | ₨1,424 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (₨1,395) | ₨604 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,842 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (₨8,060) | ₨2,143 | + 276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (₨1,422) | ₨766 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (₨199) | ₨240 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (₨312) | ₨208 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (₨74,726) | ₨42,526 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (₨4,099) | ₨1,579 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (₨357) | ₨272 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,917 prices entered by 531 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 53% more expensive than in India
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