- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,029 Lek (39 lei) | 30 lei | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 Lek (16 lei) | 19 lei | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (4.74 lei) | 4.72 lei | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 213 Lek (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 Lek (4.31 lei) | 5.15 lei | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Lek (3.94 lei) | 3.89 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 62 Lek (2.37 lei) | 2.29 lei | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Lek (4.57 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 992 Lek (38 lei) | 29 lei | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 162 Lek (6 lei) | 5.49 lei | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (2.77 lei) | 2.26 lei | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 1% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,929 Lek (2,479 lei) | 2,675 lei | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 36,603 Lek (1,398 lei) | 1,680 lei | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,731 Lek (372 lei) | 415 lei | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 57,259 Lek (2,186 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,666 Lek (1,171 lei) | 1,188 lei | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,833 Lek (185 lei) | 270 lei | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,582 Lek (60 lei) | 37 lei | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,988 Lek (1,412 lei) | 1,513 lei | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,655 Lek (407 lei) | 353 lei | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 691 Lek (26 lei) | 37 lei | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 467 Lek (18 lei) | 24 lei | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 2% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (330 lei) | 291 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (140 lei) | 160 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (442 lei) | 338 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (475 lei) | 386 lei | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 1% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (76,081 lei) | 82,985 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (7 lei) | 5.66 lei | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,657 Lek (63 lei) | 67 lei | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 365 Lek (14 lei) | 27 lei | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,465 Lek (94 lei) | 34 lei | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,811 Lek (107 lei) | 129 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (16 lei) | 19 lei | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 367 Lek (14 lei) | 14 lei | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 388 Lek (15 lei) | 15 lei | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Lek (6 lei) | 5.73 lei | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 221 Lek (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 485 Lek (19 lei) | 29 lei | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,418 Lek (92 lei) | 80 lei | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (38 lei) | 47 lei | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (76 lei) | 145 lei | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,350 Lek (166 lei) | 146 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (25 lei) | 20 lei | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 146 Lek (5.56 lei) | 10 lei | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 315 Lek (12 lei) | 8 lei | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (2,731 lei) | 2,385 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.18 lei) | 0.79 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,588 Lek (137 lei) | 191 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (12 lei) | 17 lei | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Romania
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