- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 966 Lek (32 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 398 Lek (13 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (8 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (4.14 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 188 Lek (6 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (3.32 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (12 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 113 Lek (3.76 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 Lek (2.02 ₪) | 4.58 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (3.50 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 976 Lek (32 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (5.33 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (2.29 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 69% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 54,184 Lek (1,797 ₪) | 8,009 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (1,070 ₪) | 5,998 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (272 ₪) | 692 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (1,462 ₪) | 4,959 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (882 ₪) | 3,655 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (264 ₪) | 463 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,785 Lek (59 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (1,425 ₪) | 2,046 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (414 ₪) | 419 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (24 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (17 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,375 Lek (278 ₪) | 349 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,446 Lek (147 ₪) | 205 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,939 Lek (396 ₪) | 429 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,446 Lek (413 ₪) | 490 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,909,710 Lek (63,335 ₪) | 134,458 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (5.66 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,607 Lek (53 ₪) | 233 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (19 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (37 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (90 ₪) | 317 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (13 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (14 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (16 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (76 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (33 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (66 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (146 ₪) | 273 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (21 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (4.97 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (10 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (2,372 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.03 ₪) | 0.76 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,004 Lek (133 ₪) | 306 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (10 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Israel
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