Cost of living in Albania compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (34 lei) | 33 lei | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (16 lei) | 21 lei | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Lek (13 lei) | 13 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (5.04 lei) | 5.27 lei | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175 Lek (7 lei) | 12 lei | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (4.65 lei) | 5.69 lei | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (16 lei) | 16 lei | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (5.17 lei) | 4.22 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Lek (2.67 lei) | 2.98 lei | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (4.54 lei) | 3.30 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (37 lei) | 28 lei | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 158 Lek (6 lei) | 5.80 lei | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (3.24 lei) | 2.56 lei | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (1,897 lei) | 3,025 lei | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,646 Lek (1,527 lei) | 1,945 lei | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,962 Lek (275 lei) | 422 lei | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,250 Lek (1,432 lei) | 1,871 lei | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (1,102 lei) | 1,185 lei | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (193 lei) | 285 lei | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,299 Lek (51 lei) | 32 lei | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,826 Lek (1,099 lei) | 1,667 lei | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (369 lei) | 342 lei | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (22 lei) | 37 lei | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (12 lei) | 26 lei | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 34% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (259 lei) | 315 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (290 lei) | 184 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (377 lei) | 345 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (624 lei) | 372 lei | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (110,616 lei) | 78,678 lei | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (7 lei) | 5.27 lei | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (59 lei) | 69 lei | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 785 Lek (31 lei) | 25 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (53 lei) | 36 lei | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (108 lei) | 158 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (34 lei) | 19 lei | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (28 lei) | 15 lei | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (18 lei) | 18 lei | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (15 lei) | 10 lei | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (20 lei) | 31 lei | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (132 lei) | 105 lei | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (56 lei) | 48 lei | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (133 lei) | 143 lei | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (197 lei) | 166 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (32 lei) | 24 lei | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (6 lei) | 12 lei | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (16 lei) | 8 lei | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (988 lei) | 2,461 lei | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.46 lei | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,231 Lek (167 lei) | 199 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 309 Lek (12 lei) | 19 lei | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Romania
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