Cost of living in Albania compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (€7) | €14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (€3.38) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Lek (€2.63) | €3.92 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (€1.04) | €0.92 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175 Lek (€1.42) | €2.57 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (€0.96) | €2.48 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (€3.22) | €10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (€1.06) | €2.50 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Lek (€0.55) | €1.82 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (€0.93) | €1.95 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (€8) | €7 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 158 Lek (€1.28) | €1.84 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (€0.67) | €0.97 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 67% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (€390) | €1,571 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 37,325 Lek (€303) | €1,022 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,962 Lek (€57) | €87 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,250 Lek (€295) | €990 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (€227) | €785 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (€40) | €53 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,299 Lek (€11) | €29 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,826 Lek (€226) | €659 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (€76) | €92 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (€4.50) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (€2.44) | €8 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 32% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (€53) | €75 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (€60) | €33 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Lek (€65) | €68 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (€128) | €96 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (€22,763) | €29,949 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (€1.46) | €1.41 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (€12) | €31 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 785 Lek (€6) | €5.76 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (€11) | €20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (€22) | €25 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (€7) | €5.45 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (€5.80) | €3.75 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (€3.69) | €4.54 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (€1.52) | €1.63 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (€3.15) | €2.74 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (€4.06) | €10 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (€27) | €33 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (€12) | €17 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (€27) | €72 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (€41) | €53 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (€1.31) | €1.94 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (€3.27) | €3.06 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (€203) | €634 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,231 Lek (€34) | €56 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 314 Lek (€2.55) | €3.43 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Malta
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