Cost of living in Albania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (29 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (19 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (14 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (5.63 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (5.18 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (20 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (5.31 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (4.40 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (3.53 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (52 ₪) | 50 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (5.58 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (3.23 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (3,057 ₪) | 9,400 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (1,467 ₪) | 7,243 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (529 ₪) | 995 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (2,182 ₪) | 5,739 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (1,566 ₪) | 4,419 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (810 ₪) | 425 ₪ | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (58 ₪) | 94 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (1,571 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (956 ₪) | 426 ₪ | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (44 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (17 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (141 ₪) | 359 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (125 ₪) | 215 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (266 ₪) | 437 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (333 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (31,671 ₪) | 145,089 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (50 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (38 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (32 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (99 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (30 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (17 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (23 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (96 ₪) | 165 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (56 ₪) | 87 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 300 ₪ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (145 ₪) | 292 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (38 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (12 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (2,389 ₪) | 2,879 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (0.80 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 493% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (117 ₪) | 267 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (11 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,041 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Israel
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