Cost of living in Albania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 889 Lek (26 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 835 Lek (24 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (10 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Lek (3.98 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 221 Lek (6 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Lek (2.31 ₪) | 5.75 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 696 Lek (20 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Lek (2.90 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 76 Lek (2.22 ₪) | 4.75 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 153 Lek (4.49 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,133 Lek (33 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Lek (4.55 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (2.51 ₪) | 5.03 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,951 Lek (1,641 ₪) | 7,150 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,144 Lek (1,031 ₪) | 5,645 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,853 Lek (318 ₪) | 550 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,951 Lek (1,201 ₪) | 4,113 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,888 Lek (906 ₪) | 3,616 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,558 Lek (456 ₪) | 440 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,809 Lek (53 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,755 Lek (1,400 ₪) | 1,285 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (360 ₪) | 409 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 799 Lek (23 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 738 Lek (22 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,137 Lek (151 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,162 Lek (122 ₪) | 150 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,532 Lek (309 ₪) | 373 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,114 Lek (561 ₪) | 388 ₪ | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,962,620 Lek (57,554 ₪) | 139,162 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175 Lek (5.14 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,581 Lek (46 ₪) | 226 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 325 Lek (10 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (29 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,367 Lek (99 ₪) | 440 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (28 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (12 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 490 Lek (14 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 154 Lek (4.51 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 Lek (10 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 488 Lek (14 ₪) | 67 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,949 Lek (86 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,831 Lek (54 ₪) | 77 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (95 ₪) | 389 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,104 Lek (150 ₪) | 301 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 712 Lek (21 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 186 Lek (5.47 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 187 Lek (5.48 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,000 Lek (2,053 ₪) | 2,647 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 Lek (0.67 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,436 Lek (247 ₪) | 216 ₪ | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (10 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Israel
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