Cost of living in Albania compared to Lithuania
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Albania | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (€8) | €10 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (€3.62) | €3.72 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (€1.67) | €1.45 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (€3.35) | €3.16 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (€1.66) | €3.24 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (€5.66) | €5.96 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (€1.35) | €1.52 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (€0.94) | €0.88 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (€0.95) | €1.50 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (€12) | €11 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.95) | €2.54 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (€0.69) | €1.06 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Albania | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (€704) | €1,399 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,464 Lek (€466) | €733 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€138) | €207 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (€666) | €735 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (€256) | €540 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (€92) | €125 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (€58) | €11 | + 417% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€299) | €345 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€208) | €79 | + 162% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €10 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Lithuania | ||||
Albania | Lithuania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€40) | €60 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€37) | €36 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€89) | €83 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€133) | €86 | + 55% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Albania | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,640) | €24,761 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (€1.93) | €1.51 | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (€16) | €27 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Albania | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.05) | €6.00 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€26) | €45 | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.56) | €3.99 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.85) | €3.33 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.24) | €3.66 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.42) | €2.04 | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.92) | €2.25 | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.79) | €19 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Lithuania | ||||
Albania | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (€31) | €32 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €17 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €121 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (€47) | €54 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.05) | €3.91 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.21) | €4.30 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€769) | €564 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.08 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (€42) | €28 | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (€3.34) | €5.01 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 455 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 03, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Lithuania
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