Cost of living in Albania compared to Portugal
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 860 Lek (€9) | €11 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (€8) | €8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (€3.57) | €3.42 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (€1.72) | €0.97 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (€3.61) | €3.22 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (€1.77) | €2.12 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (€7) | €5.10 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (€1.32) | €2.01 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (€1.00) | €1.39 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (€1.00) | €1.11 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (€10) | €5.43 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.91) | €2.07 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (€0.74) | €0.88 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,543 Lek (€688) | €1,411 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 49,245 Lek (€494) | €988 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€136) | €131 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (€555) | €1,026 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (€1,747) | €713 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (€90) | €85 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (€56) | €27 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€293) | €377 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€204) | €143 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €8 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €9 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€39) | €92 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €35 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€87) | €91 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€130) | €87 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,520) | €27,780 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (€1.89) | €1.78 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (€16) | €37 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.01) | €4.92 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €6 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€25) | €69 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.51) | €3.28 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.76) | €4.18 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.15) | €4.36 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.35) | €2.04 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.84) | €2.40 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (€5.02) | €15 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (€31) | €34 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €15 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €69 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (€46) | €49 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.01) | €3.06 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.14) | €1.86 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€753) | €544 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (€41) | €36 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 Lek (€3.48) | €5.16 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,433 prices entered by 273 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Portugal
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