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 | 932 Lek (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (€6.00) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (€4.64) | €3.48 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (€1.83) | €0.95 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (€2.93) | €3.11 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (€1.26) | €2.06 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (€4.52) | €5.60 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (€1.49) | €1.93 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (€1.03) | €1.71 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (€0.96) | €1.08 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (€12) | €5.90 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (€1.82) | €2.08 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (€0.89) | €0.94 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (€867) | €1,333 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (€520) | €928 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (€219) | €173 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (€572) | €967 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (€2,191) | €671 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (€198) | €124 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (€45) | €33 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (€394) | €366 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (€296) | €131 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (€12) | €7 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (€10) | €8 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (€37) | €87 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (€42) | €35 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (€88) | €78 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (€130) | €86 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (€9,799) | €31,924 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (€2.05) | €1.78 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (€15) | €36 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (€12) | €4.69 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (€10) | €8 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (€31) | €65 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€9) | €4.74 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (€3.61) | €4.00 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (€5.27) | €5.02 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (€2.58) | €2.70 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (€3.07) | €2.22 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (€7) | €16 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (€30) | €31 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (€17) | €15 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €63 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (€45) | €45 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (€13) | €8 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (€2.36) | €3.47 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (€3.91) | €1.97 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€739) | €520 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.25) | €0.18 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (€36) | €38 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (€3.21) | €5.13 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,326 prices entered by 394 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Portugal
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