Cost of living in Albania compared to Romania
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 860 Lek (43 lei) | 49 lei | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (38 lei) | 30 lei | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (18 lei) | 15 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (18 lei) | 13 lei | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (9 lei) | 9 lei | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (33 lei) | 20 lei | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (7 lei) | 5.36 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (4.99 lei) | 3.90 lei | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (4.99 lei) | 4.49 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (50 lei) | 34 lei | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (3.65 lei) | 3.13 lei | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 45% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (3,427 lei) | 3,765 lei | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (2,430 lei) | 2,517 lei | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (674 lei) | 559 lei | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (3,243 lei) | 2,319 lei | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (1,247 lei) | 1,556 lei | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (446 lei) | 331 lei | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (280 lei) | 52 lei | + 439% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (1,456 lei) | 1,452 lei | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (1,013 lei) | 487 lei | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (65 lei) | 52 lei | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (48 lei) | 31 lei | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (195 lei) | 344 lei | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (178 lei) | 152 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (433 lei) | 388 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (647 lei) | 321 lei | + 101% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (27,443 lei) | 105,711 lei | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (77 lei) | 91 lei | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (10 lei) | 30 lei | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (33 lei) | 26 lei | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (125 lei) | 247 lei | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (12 lei) | 19 lei | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (19 lei) | 21 lei | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (21 lei) | 25 lei | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (17 lei) | 7 lei | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (19 lei) | 14 lei | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (25 lei) | 44 lei | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (153 lei) | 101 lei | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (80 lei) | 59 lei | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 215 lei | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (229 lei) | 222 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (40 lei) | 33 lei | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (10 lei) | 16 lei | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (16 lei) | 11 lei | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (3,742 lei) | 3,811 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.71 lei | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (203 lei) | 177 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 Lek (17 lei) | 25 lei | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 942 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Romania
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