- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 2% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (39 lei) | 30 lei | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (14 lei) | 19 lei | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (4.65 lei) | 4.72 lei | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (3.95 lei) | 5.24 lei | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (15 lei) | 14 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (3.99 lei) | 3.86 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (2.24 lei) | 2.24 lei | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (3.96 lei) | 3.30 lei | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (34 lei) | 28 lei | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (6 lei) | 5.41 lei | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (2.70 lei) | 2.18 lei | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 2% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (2,376 lei) | 2,580 lei | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (1,329 lei) | 1,653 lei | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (307 lei) | 412 lei | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (1,649 lei) | 1,611 lei | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (995 lei) | 1,080 lei | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (298 lei) | 264 lei | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (64 lei) | 35 lei | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (1,607 lei) | 1,489 lei | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (467 lei) | 363 lei | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (27 lei) | 35 lei | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 Lek (18 lei) | 25 lei | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 4% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (323 lei) | 267 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (137 lei) | 155 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (433 lei) | 329 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (466 lei) | 369 lei | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 0% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (74,534 lei) | 80,356 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (7 lei) | 5.60 lei | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (62 lei) | 65 lei | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 1% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (22 lei) | 28 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (42 lei) | 29 lei | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (102 lei) | 115 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (15 lei) | 20 lei | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (7 lei) | 5.60 lei | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (18 lei) | 29 lei | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (86 lei) | 78 lei | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (37 lei) | 46 lei | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (75 lei) | 144 lei | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (174 lei) | 132 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (24 lei) | 21 lei | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (5.49 lei) | 10 lei | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (11 lei) | 8 lei | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (2,675 lei) | 2,435 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.16 lei) | 0.77 lei | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (150 lei) | 183 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (11 lei) | 17 lei | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Romania
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