Cost of living in Albania compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (€5.55) | €8 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (€4.82) | €4.61 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (€2.01) | €3.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (€0.96) | €0.88 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (€1.54) | €1.46 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek (€0.68) | €1.11 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (€2.95) | €3.29 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek (€0.70) | €0.96 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (€0.49) | €0.58 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (€1.18) | €1.03 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (€10) | €5.47 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek (€1.22) | €1.66 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (€0.66) | €0.57 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (€401) | €689 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (€310) | €472 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (€139) | €218 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (€295) | €538 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (€186) | €454 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (€142) | €210 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (€11) | €12 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (€232) | €935 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (€88) | €600 | - 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (€5.66) | €8 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (€2.23) | €7 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek (€22) | €89 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (€22) | €45 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek (€51) | €65 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (€97) | €175 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (€4,055) | €23,370 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (€1.22) | €1.15 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (€13) | €28 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (€4.96) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (€8) | €12 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (€22) | €54 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (€8) | €4.24 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (€3.19) | €4.56 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (€3.41) | €3.65 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (€1.52) | €1.17 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (€3.12) | €1.90 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek (€3.85) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (€24) | €21 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (€14) | €14 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (€28) | €68 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek (€58) | €69 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek (€1.47) | €3.50 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (€2.63) | €3.30 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (€367) | €499 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (€0.16) | €0.11 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (€37) | €23 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (€2.59) | €3.89 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 411 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Lithuania
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