Cost of living in Albania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (35 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (34 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (14 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (14 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (17 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (3.88 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (4.55 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (54 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (2.12 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (2,290 ₪) | 7,800 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (1,753 ₪) | 6,025 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (567 ₪) | 754 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (1,259 ₪) | 5,930 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (994 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (375 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (55 ₪) | 76 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (1,224 ₪) | 1,311 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (851 ₪) | 628 ₪ | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (54 ₪) | 44 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (40 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (164 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (150 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (364 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (544 ₪) | 480 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (23,074 ₪) | 159,641 ₪ | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Lek (84 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (8 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (28 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (105 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (10 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (16 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (17 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (14 ₪) | 4.95 ₪ | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (16 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (24 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (128 ₪) | 171 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (67 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 633 ₪ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (192 ₪) | 264 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (34 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (13 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (3,146 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.33 ₪ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (152 ₪) | 188 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (15 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 505 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Israel
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