Cost of living in Albania compared to Lithuania
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Lithuania | ||||
| Albania | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 857 Lek (€7) | €5.63 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (€2.75) | €3.04 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (€1.26) | €1.19 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 290 Lek (€2.40) | €2.06 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 164 Lek (€1.36) | €1.90 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 764 Lek (€6) | €4.23 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (€1.06) | €1.11 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 94 Lek (€0.78) | €0.47 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (€0.83) | €1.32 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (€12) | €10 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (€1.35) | €2.10 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (€0.70) | €0.83 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Albania | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (€617) | €1,089 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,905 Lek (€356) | €867 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (€84) | €59 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (€476) | €881 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (€319) | €800 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (€80) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (€17) | €15 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (€459) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (€102) | €150 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (€7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (€7) | €6 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Albania | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (€57) | €89 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (€39) | €26 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (€108) | €65 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (€156) | €175 | - 11% | |
| 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 | 1,664,430 Lek (€13,793) | €21,592 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 199 Lek (€1.65) | €1.62 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (€13) | €28 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Albania | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (€5.80) | €3.00 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (€36) | €54 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€8) | €4.24 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (€3.60) | €4.56 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (€5.57) | €3.65 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (€2.00) | €1.17 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (€2.33) | €1.25 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (€7) | €19 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Albania | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (€26) | €27 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (€12) | €12 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (€27) | €50 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (€37) | €54 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (€5.05) | €6 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (€1.74) | €3.50 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 291 Lek (€2.41) | €4.00 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (€603) | €499 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.21) | €0.17 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,364 Lek (€69) | €23 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (€2.94) | €4.05 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 384 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Lithuania
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