Cost of living in Albania compared to Italy
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Albania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 972 Lek (€8) | €17 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 751 Lek (€6) | €9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (€2.83) | €4.66 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 154 Lek (€1.31) | €1.28 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Lek (€2.14) | €3.70 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 Lek (€1.16) | €2.47 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (€1.17) | €2.25 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (€0.81) | €1.58 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (€0.92) | €1.34 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (€12) | €7 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 172 Lek (€1.47) | €1.77 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 94 Lek (€0.80) | €1.34 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Albania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,080 Lek (€564) | €1,348 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (€329) | €900 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (€87) | €201 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,234 Lek (€420) | €870 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (€328) | €611 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (€82) | €135 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (€17) | €25 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (€472) | €354 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (€105) | €113 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (€7) | €5.23 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Albania | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (€46) | €73 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,143 Lek (€35) | €32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,259 Lek (€88) | €82 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (€124) | €113 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Albania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (€14,200) | €25,276 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 215 Lek (€1.83) | €1.87 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (€14) | €36 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Albania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (€5.97) | €10 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (€9) | €8 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (€32) | €66 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€8) | €5.37 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (€3.45) | €3.09 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 602 Lek (€5.14) | €2.97 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (€2.06) | €1.92 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 331 Lek (€2.83) | €2.00 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 698 Lek (€5.95) | €17 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Albania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (€27) | €39 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,652 Lek (€14) | €17 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (€28) | €64 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (€38) | €66 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (€5.30) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 224 Lek (€1.91) | €1.67 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Lek (€2.58) | €5.51 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (€621) | €525 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.21) | €0.19 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,567 Lek (€39) | €47 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 355 Lek (€3.03) | €5.64 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,040 prices entered by 247 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Italy
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