Cost of living in Albania compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (1,038 Дин.) | 1,516 Дин. | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (1,072 Дин.) | 940 Дин. | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (440 Дин.) | 375 Дин. | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (184 Дин.) | 140 Дин. | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (412 Дин.) | 263 Дин. | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (244 Дин.) | 181 Дин. | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (573 Дин.) | 613 Дин. | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (213 Дин.) | 110 Дин. | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (105 Дин.) | 89 Дин. | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (139 Дин.) | 87 Дин. | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (1,529 Дин.) | 1,079 Дин. | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (225 Дин.) | 153 Дин. | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (69 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (64,670 Дин.) | 116,264 Дин. | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (56,272 Дин.) | 68,128 Дин. | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (8,326 Дин.) | 20,029 Дин. | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (38,516 Дин.) | 65,962 Дин. | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (30,011 Дин.) | 41,796 Дин. | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (8,080 Дин.) | 11,645 Дин. | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (1,567 Дин.) | 2,713 Дин. | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (34,700 Дин.) | 32,729 Дин. | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (24,138 Дин.) | 14,748 Дин. | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (714 Дин.) | 762 Дин. | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (1,140 Дин.) | 834 Дин. | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (4,659 Дин.) | 9,479 Дин. | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (4,239 Дин.) | 4,295 Дин. | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (17,842 Дин.) | 9,797 Дин. | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (15,418 Дин.) | 11,249 Дин. | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (654,194 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (225 Дин.) | 203 Дин. | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (2,043 Дин.) | 2,535 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (238 Дин.) | 461 Дин. | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (796 Дин.) | 453 Дин. | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (2,974 Дин.) | 3,428 Дин. | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (297 Дин.) | 425 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (446 Дин.) | 533 Дин. | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (492 Дин.) | 586 Дин. | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (397 Дин.) | 198 Дин. | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (455 Дин.) | 230 Дин. | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (671 Дин.) | 1,223 Дин. | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 34% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (5,379 Дин.) | 3,426 Дин. | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (1,665 Дин.) | 1,378 Дин. | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,616 Дин. | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (9,622 Дин.) | 5,143 Дин. | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (1,697 Дин.) | 749 Дин. | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (238 Дин.) | 229 Дин. | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (373 Дин.) | 303 Дин. | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (89,208 Дин.) | 80,153 Дин. | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (4,893 Дин.) | 4,165 Дин. | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (426 Дин.) | 435 Дин. | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 556 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Serbia
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