Cost of living in Albania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (27 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 421 Lek (13 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (10 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (3.99 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (6 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (3.44 ₪) | 5.92 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (11 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (4.01 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (2.42 ₪) | 4.77 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (3.36 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (30 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (5.49 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (2.31 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 71% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (1,818 ₪) | 7,896 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (1,025 ₪) | 5,887 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (248 ₪) | 755 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (1,418 ₪) | 4,967 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (872 ₪) | 3,650 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (160 ₪) | 476 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (46 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (1,358 ₪) | 1,369 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (292 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (27 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (14 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (205 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (229 ₪) | 172 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (341 ₪) | 454 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (493 ₪) | 440 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (87,548 ₪) | 134,756 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (5.71 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (45 ₪) | 219 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (23 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (27 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (86 ₪) | 533 ₪ | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 612 Lek (19 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (20 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (14 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (5.36 ₪) | 5.69 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (8 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (13 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (87 ₪) | 151 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (35 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (177 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (128 ₪) | 272 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (19 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (5.13 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (10 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 71,519 Lek (2,236 ₪) | 2,040 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (1.25 ₪) | 0.87 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (124 ₪) | 287 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (10 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Israel
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