Cost of living in Albania compared to Luxembourg
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Albania | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (€9) | €21 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (€9) | €14 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (€3.74) | €5.98 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (€1.56) | €1.55 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (€3.50) | €4.00 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (€2.07) | €3.73 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (€4.87) | €11 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (€1.81) | €2.62 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (€0.89) | €3.02 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (€1.18) | €1.65 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (€13) | €8 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (€1.91) | €1.97 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (€0.58) | €1.30 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 76% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Albania | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (€550) | €2,625 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (€478) | €2,246 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (€71) | €363 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (€327) | €1,773 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (€255) | €1,645 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (€69) | €259 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (€13) | €45 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€295) | €200 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€205) | €80 | + 156% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (€6) | €4.50 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €20 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Albania | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€40) | €69 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €48 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (€152) | €100 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€131) | €116 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 59% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Albania | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,561) | €73,160 | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (€1.91) | €1.53 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (€17) | €40 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Albania | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.02) | €6.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€25) | €62 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.53) | €2.99 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.79) | €4.04 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.18) | €1.45 | + 188% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.38) | €2.00 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.87) | €4.00 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.71) | €30 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| Albania | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (€46) | €60 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (€14) | €25 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (€82) | €60 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (€14) | €13 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.02) | €5.50 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.17) | €4.00 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€758) | €150 | + 406% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.09 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (€42) | €37 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (€3.62) | €8 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 235 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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