Cost of living in Albania compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 889 Lek (36 lei) | 35 lei | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 835 Lek (34 lei) | 20 lei | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Lek (5.48 lei) | 5.06 lei | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 221 Lek (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Lek (3.18 lei) | 6 lei | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 696 Lek (28 lei) | 15 lei | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Lek (3.99 lei) | 4.08 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 76 Lek (3.06 lei) | 2.65 lei | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 153 Lek (6 lei) | 3.83 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,133 Lek (46 lei) | 30 lei | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Lek (6 lei) | 6 lei | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (3.45 lei) | 2.89 lei | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,951 Lek (2,258 lei) | 3,154 lei | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,144 Lek (1,419 lei) | 1,963 lei | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,853 Lek (438 lei) | 470 lei | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,951 Lek (1,653 lei) | 1,870 lei | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,888 Lek (1,247 lei) | 1,280 lei | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,558 Lek (628 lei) | 312 lei | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,809 Lek (73 lei) | 33 lei | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,755 Lek (1,928 lei) | 1,245 lei | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (496 lei) | 375 lei | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 799 Lek (32 lei) | 51 lei | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 738 Lek (30 lei) | 29 lei | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 18% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,137 Lek (207 lei) | 262 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,162 Lek (168 lei) | 148 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,532 Lek (425 lei) | 357 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,114 Lek (772 lei) | 325 lei | + 138% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,962,620 Lek (79,220 lei) | 91,985 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175 Lek (7 lei) | 5.58 lei | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,581 Lek (64 lei) | 82 lei | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 325 Lek (13 lei) | 29 lei | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (40 lei) | 37 lei | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,367 Lek (136 lei) | 119 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (38 lei) | 20 lei | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (16 lei) | 14 lei | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 490 Lek (20 lei) | 17 lei | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 154 Lek (6 lei) | 7 lei | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 Lek (14 lei) | 14 lei | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 488 Lek (20 lei) | 42 lei | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,949 Lek (119 lei) | 93 lei | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,831 Lek (74 lei) | 50 lei | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (131 lei) | 176 lei | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,104 Lek (206 lei) | 194 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 712 Lek (29 lei) | 25 lei | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 186 Lek (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 187 Lek (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,000 Lek (2,826 lei) | 3,908 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 Lek (0.92 lei) | 0.58 lei | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,436 Lek (341 lei) | 199 lei | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (14 lei) | 21 lei | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Romania
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