Cost of living in Albania compared to Ireland
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Albania | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (€8) | €10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (€3.40) | €5.35 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (€1.52) | €1.29 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (€3.27) | €4.66 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (€1.98) | €3.18 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (€3.98) | €6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (€1.79) | €2.85 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (€0.92) | €1.66 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (€1.08) | €2.95 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (€13) | €15 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.90) | €3.58 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (€0.50) | €1.55 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 72% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Albania | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (€545) | €2,535 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (€418) | €2,045 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€135) | €199 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (€323) | €1,950 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (€252) | €1,436 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (€68) | €134 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,242 Lek (€12) | €32 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€291) | €356 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€203) | €113 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €10 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €17 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Albania | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€39) | €105 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €35 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€87) | €99 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€129) | €106 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Albania | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,494) | €33,990 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (€1.82) | €1.68 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,771 Lek (€18) | €73 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Albania | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.00) | €7 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €17 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€25) | €63 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.50) | €6 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.75) | €4.87 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.13) | €6 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.33) | €2.44 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.82) | €2.70 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.64) | €22 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Albania | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (€31) | €62 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €22 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €121 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (€46) | €89 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (€8) | €14 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.00) | €4.18 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.13) | €8 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€749) | €607 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.64 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (€36) | €47 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (€3.53) | €17 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 583 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Ireland
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