Cost of living in Albania compared to Malta
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (€9) | €25 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (€3.78) | €4.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (€1.58) | €1.09 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (€3.54) | €2.65 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (€2.10) | €2.26 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (€4.93) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (€1.83) | €2.50 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (€0.90) | €2.00 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (€1.20) | €1.75 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (€13) | €12 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (€1.94) | €2.00 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (€0.59) | €1.50 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (€556) | €1,630 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (€484) | €1,464 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (€72) | €93 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (€331) | €1,093 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (€258) | €739 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (€69) | €69 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (€13) | €15 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€298) | €392 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€208) | €120 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €12 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€40) | €80 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €30 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (€153) | €100 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€133) | €120 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,626) | €26,952 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (€1.93) | €1.34 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (€18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.05) | €12 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €20 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€26) | €15 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.56) | €12 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.84) | €3.00 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.23) | €3.26 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.42) | €2.87 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.91) | €2.50 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.77) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (€46) | €60 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (€14) | €21 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €80 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (€83) | €100 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (€15) | €9 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.05) | €2.00 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.20) | €4.09 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€767) | €634 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (€42) | €54 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (€3.66) | €5.90 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 140 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Malta
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