- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 3% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (36 lei) | 30 lei | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 372 Lek (14 lei) | 19 lei | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (4.64 lei) | 4.70 lei | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 193 Lek (7 lei) | 12 lei | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 107 Lek (3.93 lei) | 5.14 lei | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 363 Lek (13 lei) | 14 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Lek (4.05 lei) | 3.96 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Lek (2.14 lei) | 2.22 lei | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (3.94 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 933 Lek (34 lei) | 27 lei | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (5.88 lei) | 5.37 lei | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 66 Lek (2.42 lei) | 2.15 lei | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 54,184 Lek (1,985 lei) | 2,548 lei | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (1,183 lei) | 1,675 lei | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (300 lei) | 407 lei | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (1,615 lei) | 1,545 lei | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (975 lei) | 1,045 lei | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (292 lei) | 262 lei | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,785 Lek (65 lei) | 34 lei | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (1,574 lei) | 1,450 lei | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (457 lei) | 343 lei | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (27 lei) | 35 lei | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (18 lei) | 24 lei | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (317 lei) | 260 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,409 Lek (162 lei) | 147 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (424 lei) | 325 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (456 lei) | 373 lei | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,909,710 Lek (69,969 lei) | 80,769 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (6 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,607 Lek (59 lei) | 66 lei | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 2% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (21 lei) | 28 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (41 lei) | 28 lei | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (100 lei) | 113 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (14 lei) | 19 lei | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (13 lei) | 13 lei | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (7 lei) | 5.43 lei | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (9 lei) | 11 lei | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (18 lei) | 28 lei | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (84 lei) | 76 lei | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (37 lei) | 46 lei | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (73 lei) | 135 lei | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (161 lei) | 129 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (23 lei) | 21 lei | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 Lek (5.28 lei) | 10 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (11 lei) | 8 lei | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (2,620 lei) | 2,461 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.14 lei) | 0.76 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,004 Lek (147 lei) | 175 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (11 lei) | 17 lei | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Romania
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