Cost of living in Albania compared to Spain
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Albania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (€9) | €16 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (€2.79) | €3.52 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (€1.31) | €0.85 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (€2.40) | €2.39 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (€1.54) | €1.68 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (€5.96) | €6 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (€1.15) | €1.76 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (€0.80) | €1.10 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (€0.84) | €0.90 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (€12) | €6 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (€1.36) | €1.79 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (€0.71) | €0.89 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Albania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (€626) | €1,179 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,905 Lek (€361) | €754 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (€85) | €114 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (€483) | €716 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (€323) | €538 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (€81) | €73 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (€17) | €31 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (€465) | €345 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (€103) | €93 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (€7) | €7 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 24% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Albania | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (€58) | €72 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (€39) | €30 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (€109) | €78 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (€159) | €86 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Albania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (€13,991) | €23,262 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 199 Lek (€1.67) | €1.61 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (€13) | €41 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Albania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (€5.89) | €5.63 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (€8) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (€37) | €59 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€8) | €4.16 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (€3.65) | €2.56 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (€5.65) | €2.83 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (€2.03) | €1.44 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (€2.36) | €1.86 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Albania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (€26) | €31 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (€13) | €16 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (€27) | €50 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (€37) | €41 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (€5.12) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (€1.76) | €2.62 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 291 Lek (€2.45) | €4.07 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (€612) | €447 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.21) | €0.15 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,024 Lek (€59) | €47 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (€2.98) | €4.97 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,700 prices entered by 1,149 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Spain
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