Cost of living in Albania compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (46 lei) | 52 lei | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (30 lei) | 30 lei | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (23 lei) | 15 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (15 lei) | 15 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (6 lei) | 9 lei | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (22 lei) | 21 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (7 lei) | 4.99 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (5.10 lei) | 3.89 lei | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (4.79 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (62 lei) | 33 lei | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (4.45 lei) | 3.55 lei | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 132% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (4,310 lei) | 3,130 lei | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (2,587 lei) | 2,099 lei | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (1,088 lei) | 660 lei | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (2,843 lei) | 1,873 lei | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (10,891 lei) | 1,310 lei | + 731% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (984 lei) | 416 lei | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (222 lei) | 38 lei | + 481% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (1,960 lei) | 1,325 lei | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (1,470 lei) | 609 lei | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (60 lei) | 44 lei | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (52 lei) | 38 lei | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (185 lei) | 276 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (209 lei) | 176 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (438 lei) | 341 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (647 lei) | 382 lei | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (48,717 lei) | 90,194 lei | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (10 lei) | 7 lei | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (76 lei) | 103 lei | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (59 lei) | 36 lei | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (49 lei) | 30 lei | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (152 lei) | 206 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (47 lei) | 25 lei | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (18 lei) | 19 lei | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (26 lei) | 23 lei | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (13 lei) | 8 lei | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (15 lei) | 14 lei | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (36 lei) | 46 lei | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 36% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Albania | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (147 lei) | 124 lei | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (87 lei) | 64 lei | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 134 lei | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (223 lei) | 207 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (65 lei) | 30 lei | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (12 lei) | 11 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (19 lei) | 10 lei | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (3,675 lei) | 3,500 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (1.23 lei) | 0.37 lei | + 227% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (179 lei) | 170 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (16 lei) | 24 lei | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,331 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 35% more expensive than in Romania
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