Cost of living in Albania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (€7) | €13 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 421 Lek (€3.43) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (€2.52) | €4.36 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (€1.04) | €1.23 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (€1.59) | €3.41 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (€0.90) | €1.96 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (€2.97) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (€1.05) | €1.80 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (€0.63) | €1.31 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (€0.88) | €1.30 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (€1.43) | €1.92 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (€0.60) | €1.30 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (€474) | €1,319 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (€267) | €935 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (€65) | €118 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (€370) | €808 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (€227) | €619 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (€42) | €89 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (€12) | €23 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (€354) | €342 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (€76) | €107 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (€7) | €4.80 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (€3.57) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 36% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (€53) | €83 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (€60) | €30 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (€89) | €87 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (€129) | €115 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (€22,825) | €22,930 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (€1.49) | €1.55 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (€12) | €36 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (€5.95) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (€22) | €79 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 612 Lek (€4.99) | €4.39 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (€5.34) | €3.10 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (€3.69) | €2.71 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (€1.40) | €2.05 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (€1.96) | €1.70 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (€3.29) | €16 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (€23) | €35 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (€9) | €17 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (€46) | €87 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (€33) | €62 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (€5.07) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (€1.34) | €1.46 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (€2.74) | €5.01 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 71,519 Lek (€583) | €433 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (€0.33) | €0.14 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (€32) | €59 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (€2.62) | €5.38 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Italy
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