- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,027 Lek (€8) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 396 Lek (€3.19) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (€2.18) | €4.51 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (€1.00) | €1.29 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 204 Lek (€1.64) | €3.66 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 Lek (€0.91) | €2.07 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 345 Lek (€2.78) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Lek (€0.83) | €1.95 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Lek (€0.48) | €1.20 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Lek (€0.97) | €1.36 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,012 Lek (€8) | €8 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 164 Lek (€1.32) | €1.90 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (€0.58) | €1.10 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,929 Lek (€523) | €1,321 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 37,469 Lek (€302) | €893 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,346 Lek (€83) | €134 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 56,158 Lek (€452) | €809 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,666 Lek (€247) | €547 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,833 Lek (€39) | €101 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,627 Lek (€13) | €24 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,988 Lek (€298) | €368 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,655 Lek (€86) | €110 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 691 Lek (€5.57) | €4.41 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 462 Lek (€3.72) | €10 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (€70) | €81 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (€29) | €34 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (€93) | €96 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (€100) | €122 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (€16,053) | €21,830 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (€1.42) | €1.54 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,656 Lek (€13) | €35 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 365 Lek (€2.94) | €9 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,465 Lek (€20) | €9 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Lek (€22) | €85 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (€3.33) | €5.20 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 367 Lek (€2.96) | €3.57 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 388 Lek (€3.12) | €3.34 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Lek (€1.29) | €2.11 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 221 Lek (€1.78) | €2.02 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 460 Lek (€3.71) | €18 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,334 Lek (€19) | €35 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (€16) | €71 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,184 Lek (€34) | €68 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (€5.17) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 Lek (€1.15) | €1.63 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 322 Lek (€2.59) | €5.21 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (€576) | €454 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (€0.25) | €0.20 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,588 Lek (€29) | €65 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (€2.54) | €5.37 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Italy
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