Cost of living in Albania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (€5.74) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (€3.40) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (€2.02) | €4.46 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (€1.01) | €1.22 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (€1.51) | €3.61 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (€0.79) | €2.23 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (€2.88) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (€0.75) | €2.03 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (€0.49) | €1.33 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (€1.28) | €1.24 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (€13) | €7 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (€1.31) | €1.89 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (€1.28) | €0.97 | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (€205) | €1,099 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (€230) | €750 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (€222) | €119 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (€307) | €844 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (€164) | €540 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (€211) | €83 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (€10) | €24 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (€126) | €353 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (€123) | €103 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (€5.02) | €5.73 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (€2.46) | €11 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (€20) | €81 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (€22) | €36 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (€56) | €76 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (€98) | €111 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,170 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (€1.23) | €1.41 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (€13) | €36 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (€5.01) | €5.59 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (€8) | €9 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (€25) | €77 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (€9) | €5.60 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (€3.30) | €3.30 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (€3.55) | €2.86 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (€1.81) | €1.95 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (€3.32) | €1.82 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (€3.75) | €17 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (€34) | €33 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (€14) | €18 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (€28) | €80 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (€69) | €65 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (€5.95) | €9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (€1.45) | €1.66 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (€5.50) | €4.83 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (€370) | €456 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (€0.16) | €0.20 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (€33) | €48 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (€2.61) | €5.56 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,988 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Italy
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