Cost of living in Albania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (23 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (13 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (8 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (3.98 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (5.96 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (3.12 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (11 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (2.96 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (1.94 ₪) | 4.61 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (5.06 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (50 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (5.16 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (5.06 ₪) | 5.51 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (808 ₪) | 6,978 ₪ | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (909 ₪) | 5,803 ₪ | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (876 ₪) | 725 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (1,212 ₪) | 4,936 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (647 ₪) | 3,620 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (833 ₪) | 467 ₪ | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (40 ₪) | 67 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (496 ₪) | 1,238 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (485 ₪) | 394 ₪ | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (20 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (10 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (81 ₪) | 213 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (87 ₪) | 138 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (222 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (388 ₪) | 354 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 138,738 ₪ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (4.85 ₪) | 5.66 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (52 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (20 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (33 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (97 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (35 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (13 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (14 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (7 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (13 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (15 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (135 ₪) | 144 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (54 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (112 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (271 ₪) | 304 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (23 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (5.74 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (22 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (1,462 ₪) | 2,798 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (0.65 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (130 ₪) | 248 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (10 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,102 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Israel
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