Cost of living in Albania compared to Slovenia
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Albania | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (€5.18) | €7 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (€3.78) | €4.68 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (€1.52) | €1.18 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (€2.50) | €3.72 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (€1.40) | €2.25 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (€5.33) | €7 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (€1.43) | €1.68 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (€1.19) | €1.47 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (€0.95) | €1.30 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (€14) | €12 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (€1.51) | €1.88 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (€0.87) | €1.38 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Albania | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (€825) | €1,029 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (€396) | €849 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (€143) | €250 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (€589) | €893 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (€423) | €503 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (€219) | €274 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (€16) | €19 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (€424) | €416 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (€258) | €88 | + 193% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (€12) | €8 | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (€4.68) | €12 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Albania | Slovenia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (€38) | €84 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (€34) | €37 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (€72) | €97 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (€90) | €128 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Albania | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (€8,551) | €26,000 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (€1.93) | €1.55 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (€13) | €37 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Albania | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (€10) | €16 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (€27) | €54 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€8) | €6 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (€3.15) | €3.62 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (€4.60) | €2.50 | + 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (€2.25) | €1.20 | + 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (€2.68) | €2.27 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (€6) | €18 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Slovenia | ||||
Albania | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (€26) | €30 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (€15) | €13 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €50 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (€39) | €60 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (€2.06) | €2.18 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (€3.14) | €2.67 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€645) | €568 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.22) | €0.06 | + 239% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (€31) | €60 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (€2.95) | €4.50 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Slovenia
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