Cost of living in Albania compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (€7) | €17 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 421 Lek (€3.35) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (€2.46) | €5.65 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (€1.01) | €1.40 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (€1.55) | €4.60 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (€0.88) | €2.75 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (€2.90) | €4.84 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (€1.02) | €2.75 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (€0.62) | €1.74 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (€0.85) | €1.97 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (€1.40) | €2.91 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (€0.59) | €1.53 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 78% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (€463) | €2,350 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (€261) | €1,906 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (€63) | €203 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (€361) | €1,501 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (€222) | €1,200 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (€41) | €151 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (€12) | €45 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (€345) | €586 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (€74) | €251 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (€3.48) | €16 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (€52) | €96 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (€58) | €35 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (€87) | €81 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (€126) | €140 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (€22,268) | €21,773 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (€1.45) | €1.21 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (€12) | €35 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (€5.80) | €5.00 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (€22) | €46 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 612 Lek (€4.87) | €3.00 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (€5.21) | €4.06 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (€3.60) | €3.50 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (€1.36) | €2.64 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (€1.92) | €3.50 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (€3.21) | €32 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (€22) | €62 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (€9) | €19 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (€45) | €60 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (€32) | €101 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (€4.95) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (€1.30) | €3.85 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (€2.67) | €5.02 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 71,519 Lek (€569) | €472 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (€0.32) | €0.28 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (€32) | €40 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (€2.56) | €6.00 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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