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 | 700 Lek (€5.67) | €14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (€3.37) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (€2.00) | €3.39 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (€1.00) | €0.82 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (€1.49) | €2.34 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (€0.78) | €1.62 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (€2.85) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (€0.74) | €1.65 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (€0.49) | €1.12 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (€1.27) | €0.88 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (€13) | €7 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (€1.29) | €1.61 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (€1.27) | €0.86 | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (€203) | €1,210 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (€228) | €768 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (€220) | €108 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (€304) | €750 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (€162) | €538 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (€209) | €78 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (€10) | €29 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (€124) | €345 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (€122) | €92 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (€4.96) | €7 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (€2.43) | €10 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (€20) | €75 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (€22) | €30 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (€56) | €76 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (€97) | €85 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €23,253 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (€1.22) | €1.22 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (€13) | €42 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (€4.95) | €6 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (€8) | €6 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (€24) | €59 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (€9) | €4.14 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (€3.27) | €2.40 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (€3.51) | €2.96 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (€1.79) | €1.34 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (€3.28) | €1.94 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (€3.71) | €14 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (€34) | €29 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (€14) | €16 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (€28) | €48 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (€68) | €41 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (€5.89) | €9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (€1.44) | €2.53 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (€5.44) | €3.84 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (€366) | €476 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (€0.16) | €0.22 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (€33) | €47 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (€2.58) | €4.91 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,203 prices entered by 1,420 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Spain
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