- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (€8) | €12 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (€3.13) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (€2.08) | €3.48 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (€1.01) | €0.88 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (€1.68) | €2.49 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (€0.86) | €1.73 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (€3.29) | €5.59 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (€0.86) | €1.79 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (€0.49) | €1.05 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (€0.86) | €0.84 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (€7) | €6 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (€1.31) | €1.60 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (€0.58) | €0.94 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (€514) | €1,292 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (€288) | €896 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (€66) | €129 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (€357) | €853 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (€215) | €638 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (€64) | €92 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (€14) | €30 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (€348) | €363 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (€101) | €79 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (€5.93) | €7 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 482 Lek (€3.90) | €11 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 3% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (€70) | €74 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (€30) | €29 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (€94) | €80 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (€101) | €94 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (€16,127) | €19,404 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (€1.41) | €1.26 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (€13) | €48 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (€4.75) | €5.86 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (€9) | €4.78 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (€22) | €55 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (€3.16) | €4.43 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (€2.93) | €2.60 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (€3.30) | €2.79 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (€1.57) | €1.29 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (€2.00) | €1.66 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (€3.91) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (€19) | €31 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (€16) | €69 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (€38) | €46 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (€5.17) | €8 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (€1.19) | €2.12 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (€2.47) | €4.14 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (€579) | €463 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (€0.25) | €0.20 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (€32) | €44 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (€2.42) | €5.09 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Spain
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