Cost of living in Albania compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 52% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Albania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (руб 802) | руб 516 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (руб 773) | руб 359 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (руб 329) | руб 219 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 146 Lek (руб 141) | руб 86 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 370 Lek (руб 357) | руб 144 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (руб 191) | руб 214 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (руб 385) | руб 433 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 201 Lek (руб 195) | руб 135 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (руб 89) | руб 53 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (руб 92) | руб 90 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (руб 1,249) | руб 687 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (руб 184) | руб 166 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Lek (руб 58) | руб 40 | + 45% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Albania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (руб 52,759) | руб 104,544 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (руб 40,390) | руб 60,730 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (руб 13,049) | руб 8,180 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (руб 28,990) | руб 52,770 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (руб 22,901) | руб 32,676 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (руб 8,640) | руб 5,873 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (руб 1,267) | руб 841 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (руб 28,191) | руб 23,070 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (руб 19,610) | руб 8,157 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (руб 1,253) | руб 547 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (руб 926) | руб 1,019 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Albania | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (руб 3,785) | руб 6,257 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (руб 3,444) | руб 3,158 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (руб 8,377) | руб 8,294 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (руб 12,526) | руб 7,671 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Albania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (руб 531,481) | руб 2,623,330 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 178 Lek (руб 172) | руб 55 | + 212% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (руб 1,499) | руб 1,858 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Albania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (руб 193) | руб 307 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (руб 647) | руб 519 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (руб 2,416) | руб 1,869 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (руб 242) | руб 337 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (руб 362) | руб 260 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (руб 399) | руб 223 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (руб 323) | руб 126 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (руб 369) | руб 138 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (руб 545) | руб 526 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Albania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (руб 2,956) | руб 1,898 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (руб 1,546) | руб 670 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,618 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (руб 4,433) | руб 3,349 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (руб 772) | руб 487 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (руб 193) | руб 191 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (руб 303) | руб 249 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (руб 72,475) | руб 58,430 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 3.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (руб 3,495) | руб 3,415 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (руб 337) | руб 206 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,254 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Russia
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