Cost of living in Albania compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (kr 92) | kr 212 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (kr 73) | kr 128 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (kr 51) | kr 77 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (kr 21) | kr 23 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (kr 38) | kr 51 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (kr 17) | kr 49 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (kr 64) | kr 63 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (kr 14) | kr 32 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (kr 11) | kr 34 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (kr 118) | kr 171 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (kr 21) | kr 35 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (kr 8) | kr 32 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (kr 10,248) | kr 22,612 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (kr 4,931) | kr 17,353 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (kr 1,507) | kr 2,587 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (kr 6,174) | kr 15,157 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (kr 19,431) | kr 11,766 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (kr 1,284) | kr 2,594 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (kr 626) | kr 471 | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (kr 3,257) | kr 4,608 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (kr 2,443) | kr 1,871 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (kr 145) | kr 92 | + 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (kr 107) | kr 295 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (kr 437) | kr 951 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (kr 398) | kr 479 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (kr 968) | kr 1,081 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (kr 1,447) | kr 1,425 | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (kr 110,974) | kr 431,151 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (kr 21) | kr 22 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (kr 173) | kr 807 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (kr 22) | kr 100 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (kr 56) | kr 121 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (kr 279) | kr 484 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (kr 28) | kr 51 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (kr 42) | kr 43 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (kr 33) | kr 57 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (kr 33) | kr 38 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (kr 28) | kr 28 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (kr 56) | kr 450 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (kr 223) | kr 785 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (kr 179) | kr 318 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr 584 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (kr 335) | kr 1,043 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (kr 103) | kr 165 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (kr 22) | kr 48 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (kr 34) | kr 105 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (kr 8,372) | kr 5,485 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr 0.96 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (kr 335) | kr 499 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (kr 36) | kr 154 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 883 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Norway
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