- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (35 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (13 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (8 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 126 Lek (4.24 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 198 Lek (7 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (3.55 ₪) | 5.92 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (14 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (3.60 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (2.01 ₪) | 4.43 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (3.55 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (30 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (5.41 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 Lek (2.27 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 65% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (2,130 ₪) | 7,645 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (1,192 ₪) | 5,661 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (275 ₪) | 730 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (1,478 ₪) | 4,365 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (892 ₪) | 3,192 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (267 ₪) | 444 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (58 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (1,441 ₪) | 1,910 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (419 ₪) | 397 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (25 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (17 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (290 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,409 Lek (148 ₪) | 184 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (388 ₪) | 427 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (417 ₪) | 467 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (66,834 ₪) | 133,773 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (5.72 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (55 ₪) | 231 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (20 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (37 ₪) | 31 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (91 ₪) | 348 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (13 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (14 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (16 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (77 ₪) | 152 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (34 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (67 ₪) | 325 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (156 ₪) | 274 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (21 ₪) | 46 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (4.92 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (10 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (2,399 ₪) | 2,332 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.04 ₪) | 0.71 ₪ | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (134 ₪) | 329 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (10 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Israel
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