- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,001 Lek (35 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 379 Lek (13 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (4.33 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 197 Lek (7 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 109 Lek (3.76 ₪) | 5.59 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (12 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (3.68 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (2.07 ₪) | 4.27 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Lek (4.08 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 971 Lek (34 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (5.58 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (2.56 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (2,194 ₪) | 7,450 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (1,227 ₪) | 5,501 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (283 ₪) | 820 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (1,523 ₪) | 4,368 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (919 ₪) | 3,193 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (275 ₪) | 539 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (59 ₪) | 76 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (1,484 ₪) | 1,721 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (431 ₪) | 388 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (25 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 463 Lek (16 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (299 ₪) | 366 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (126 ₪) | 178 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (400 ₪) | 423 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (430 ₪) | 482 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (68,842 ₪) | 131,064 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175 Lek (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (57 ₪) | 232 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (20 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (38 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (94 ₪) | 477 ₪ | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (13 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (12 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (17 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (79 ₪) | 147 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (35 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (69 ₪) | 483 ₪ | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,260 Lek (147 ₪) | 256 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 599 Lek (21 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 Lek (4.94 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 307 Lek (11 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (2,471 ₪) | 2,264 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.07 ₪) | 0.69 ₪ | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (138 ₪) | 336 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (11 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Israel
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