Cost of living in Albania compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,156 Lek (kr 115) | kr 226 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (kr 62) | kr 122 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (kr 40) | kr 68 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (kr 18) | kr 22 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (kr 31) | kr 58 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (kr 19) | kr 42 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (kr 43) | kr 55 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (kr 16) | kr 30 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 128 Lek (kr 13) | kr 21 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (kr 10) | kr 33 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,565 Lek (kr 155) | kr 169 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (kr 18) | kr 37 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (kr 7) | kr 29 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (kr 9,514) | kr 21,662 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (kr 4,568) | kr 15,755 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (kr 1,648) | kr 2,348 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (kr 6,792) | kr 12,140 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (kr 4,875) | kr 9,733 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (kr 2,522) | kr 1,015 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,960 Lek (kr 591) | kr 554 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (kr 4,891) | kr 3,457 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (kr 2,975) | kr 3,478 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (kr 138) | kr 86 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (kr 54) | kr 453 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (kr 440) | kr 835 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (kr 389) | kr 463 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (kr 828) | kr 966 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (kr 1,036) | kr 1,132 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (kr 98,580) | kr 407,109 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek (kr 23) | kr 22 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,620 Lek (kr 161) | kr 849 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (kr 119) | kr 71 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (kr 99) | kr 116 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (kr 308) | kr 646 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (kr 94) | kr 45 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (kr 36) | kr 41 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (kr 53) | kr 38 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (kr 26) | kr 26 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (kr 31) | kr 23 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (kr 72) | kr 455 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (kr 297) | kr 890 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (kr 175) | kr 301 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr 1,389 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (kr 451) | kr 980 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (kr 115) | kr 153 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (kr 24) | kr 46 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (kr 36) | kr 96 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (kr 7,437) | kr 5,951 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (kr 2.48) | kr 1.06 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (kr 363) | kr 408 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (kr 34) | kr 138 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 762 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Norway
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