Cost of living in Albania compared to Poland
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (34 zł) | 43 zł | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (27 zł) | 30 zł | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (8 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 96% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (6 zł) | 12 zł | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (5.35 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (4.16 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (4.03 zł) | 4.14 zł | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (44 zł) | 33 zł | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (2.90 zł) | 3.81 zł | - 24% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Albania is about the same as in Poland | ||||
Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (3,817 zł) | 6,695 zł | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (1,837 zł) | 4,717 zł | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (561 zł) | 889 zł | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (2,299 zł) | 3,755 zł | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (7,237 zł) | 2,834 zł | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (478 zł) | 459 zł | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (233 zł) | 56 zł | + 315% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (1,213 zł) | 1,500 zł | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (910 zł) | 679 zł | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (54 zł) | 44 zł | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (40 zł) | 46 zł | - 13% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (163 zł) | 301 zł | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (148 zł) | 151 zł | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (360 zł) | 338 zł | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (539 zł) | 387 zł | + 39% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (41,331 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (64 zł) | 111 zł | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (8 zł) | 28 zł | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (21 zł) | 22 zł | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (104 zł) | 187 zł | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (21 zł) | 54 zł | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (83 zł) | 104 zł | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (67 zł) | 56 zł | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 232 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (125 zł) | 186 zł | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (38 zł) | 29 zł | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (3,118 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.48 zł | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (125 zł) | 151 zł | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,477 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Poland
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