- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (€8) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (€3.11) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (€2.06) | €4.49 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (€1.00) | €1.29 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (€1.67) | €3.88 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (€0.85) | €2.18 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (€3.27) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (€0.86) | €2.07 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (€0.48) | €1.33 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (€0.85) | €1.33 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (€7) | €8 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (€1.30) | €1.94 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (€0.58) | €1.24 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (€510) | €1,305 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (€285) | €882 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (€66) | €132 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (€354) | €762 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (€214) | €525 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (€64) | €124 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (€14) | €23 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (€345) | €392 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (€100) | €113 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (€5.88) | €4.48 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 Lek (€3.76) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (€69) | €85 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (€29) | €33 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (€93) | €92 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (€100) | €112 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (€16,004) | €19,683 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (€1.40) | €1.52 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (€13) | €36 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (€4.71) | €10 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (€9) | €9 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (€22) | €86 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (€3.13) | €5.09 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (€2.91) | €3.59 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (€3.27) | €2.95 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (€1.56) | €2.24 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (€1.98) | €2.00 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (€3.88) | €18 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (€18) | €33 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (€16) | €64 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (€37) | €64 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (€5.13) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (€1.18) | €1.58 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (€2.46) | €4.97 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (€574) | €458 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (€0.25) | €0.24 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (€32) | €57 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (€2.40) | €5.31 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Italy
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