Cost of living in Albania compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (40 zł) | 42 zł | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (26 zł) | 29 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (8 zł) | 4.15 zł | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (13 zł) | 13 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (5.54 zł) | 11 zł | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (7 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (4.52 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (4.24 zł) | 4.07 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (54 zł) | 38 zł | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (3.93 zł) | 3.92 zł | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 31% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (3,813 zł) | 5,378 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (2,289 zł) | 3,950 zł | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (963 zł) | 1,065 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (2,515 zł) | 3,507 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (9,635 zł) | 2,451 zł | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (871 zł) | 374 zł | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (196 zł) | 46 zł | + 323% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (1,734 zł) | 1,718 zł | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (1,301 zł) | 456 zł | + 185% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (53 zł) | 36 zł | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (46 zł) | 50 zł | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (164 zł) | 330 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (185 zł) | 133 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (388 zł) | 307 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (573 zł) | 344 zł | + 66% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (43,099 zł) | 108,314 zł | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (67 zł) | 111 zł | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 33% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (52 zł) | 17 zł | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (43 zł) | 31 zł | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (135 zł) | 164 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (41 zł) | 22 zł | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (32 zł) | 49 zł | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 32% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (130 zł) | 101 zł | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (77 zł) | 56 zł | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 252 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (197 zł) | 173 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (57 zł) | 28 zł | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (10 zł) | 15 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (3,252 zł) | 2,897 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (1.08 zł) | 0.47 zł | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (159 zł) | 138 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (14 zł) | 18 zł | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,621 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Poland
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