Cost of living in Albania compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 22% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (1,037 Дин.) | 1,153 Дин. | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (790 Дин.) | 632 Дин. | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (325 Дин.) | 323 Дин. | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (153 Дин.) | 119 Дин. | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (280 Дин.) | 199 Дин. | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (179 Дин.) | 124 Дин. | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (695 Дин.) | 443 Дин. | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (134 Дин.) | 106 Дин. | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (94 Дин.) | 68 Дин. | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (98 Дин.) | 77 Дин. | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (1,408 Дин.) | 584 Дин. | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (158 Дин.) | 135 Дин. | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (83 Дин.) | 52 Дин. | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (72,898 Дин.) | 87,903 Дин. | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,905 Lek (42,014 Дин.) | 49,103 Дин. | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (9,944 Дин.) | 14,415 Дин. | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (56,283 Дин.) | 48,783 Дин. | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (37,669 Дин.) | 31,033 Дин. | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (9,401 Дин.) | 9,038 Дин. | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (1,965 Дин.) | 1,293 Дин. | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (54,192 Дин.) | 32,654 Дин. | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (12,034 Дин.) | 12,775 Дин. | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (775 Дин.) | 737 Дин. | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (810 Дин.) | 516 Дин. | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (6,765 Дин.) | 10,002 Дин. | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (4,584 Дин.) | 5,190 Дин. | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (12,707 Дин.) | 9,817 Дин. | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (18,469 Дин.) | 11,692 Дин. | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (1,629,868 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 199 Lek (195 Дин.) | 166 Дин. | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (1,558 Дин.) | 3,150 Дин. | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 39% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (686 Дин.) | 609 Дин. | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (981 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (4,294 Дин.) | 2,633 Дин. | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (930 Дин.) | 598 Дин. | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (425 Дин.) | 366 Дин. | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (658 Дин.) | 415 Дин. | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (236 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (275 Дин.) | 270 Дин. | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (803 Дин.) | 670 Дин. | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (3,042 Дин.) | 2,280 Дин. | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (1,476 Дин.) | 1,008 Дин. | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (3,181 Дин.) | 5,969 Дин. | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (4,334 Дин.) | 3,809 Дин. | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (597 Дин.) | 688 Дин. | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (205 Дин.) | 198 Дин. | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 291 Lek (285 Дин.) | 234 Дин. | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (71,279 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (24 Дин.) | 35 Дин. | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,024 Lek (6,878 Дин.) | 2,784 Дин. | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (347 Дин.) | 372 Дин. | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 790 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Serbia
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