Cost of living in Albania compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (руб 509) | руб 406 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (руб 302) | руб 283 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (руб 179) | руб 144 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (руб 90) | руб 65 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (руб 134) | руб 88 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (руб 70) | руб 130 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (руб 256) | руб 333 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (руб 67) | руб 107 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (руб 44) | руб 34 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (руб 114) | руб 66 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (руб 1,135) | руб 593 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (руб 116) | руб 110 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (руб 114) | руб 29 | + 293% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (руб 18,195) | руб 68,217 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (руб 20,463) | руб 38,434 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (руб 19,721) | руб 5,700 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (руб 27,275) | руб 32,389 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (руб 14,556) | руб 23,273 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (руб 18,747) | руб 3,730 | + 403% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (руб 892) | руб 439 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (руб 11,165) | руб 24,196 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (руб 10,917) | руб 6,604 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (руб 446) | руб 413 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (руб 218) | руб 811 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (руб 1,819) | руб 4,784 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (руб 1,965) | руб 2,535 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (руб 4,996) | руб 5,645 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (руб 8,734) | руб 6,989 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,246,400 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (руб 109) | руб 47 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (руб 1,164) | руб 1,609 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 58% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (руб 445) | руб 451 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (руб 732) | руб 549 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (руб 2,183) | руб 1,290 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (руб 793) | руб 307 | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (руб 293) | руб 183 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (руб 315) | руб 213 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (руб 160) | руб 81 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (руб 295) | руб 100 | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (руб 333) | руб 559 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 43% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (руб 3,038) | руб 1,443 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (руб 1,213) | руб 580 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (руб 2,510) | руб 5,605 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (руб 6,110) | руб 3,345 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (руб 529) | руб 385 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (руб 129) | руб 166 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (руб 488) | руб 220 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (руб 32,902) | руб 35,616 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (руб 15) | руб 7 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (руб 2,934) | руб 3,599 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (руб 231) | руб 160 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,629 prices entered by 773 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Russia
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