Cost of living in Albania compared to Sweden
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 22% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (167 kr) | 131 kr | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 705 Lek (119 kr) | 88 kr | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350 Lek (59 kr) | 71 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (32 kr) | 15 kr | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 319 Lek (54 kr) | 40 kr | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 Lek (25 kr) | 36 kr | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (120 kr) | 57 kr | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 197 Lek (33 kr) | 27 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 154 Lek (26 kr) | 13 kr | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 119 Lek (20 kr) | 17 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (242 kr) | 120 kr | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Lek (30 kr) | 23 kr | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 96 Lek (16 kr) | 19 kr | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 94,285 Lek (15,889 kr) | 15,930 kr | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (6,503 kr) | 13,321 kr | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (1,711 kr) | 915 kr | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,857 Lek (9,919 kr) | 10,682 kr | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (6,483 kr) | 7,652 kr | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (1,618 kr) | 430 kr | + 276% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (338 kr) | 260 kr | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (9,326 kr) | 3,242 kr | + 188% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (2,071 kr) | 2,456 kr | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,210 Lek (204 kr) | 133 kr | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (139 kr) | 164 kr | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 65% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (901 kr) | 898 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,030 Lek (679 kr) | 356 kr | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,022 Lek (1,689 kr) | 838 kr | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (2,457 kr) | 1,180 kr | + 108% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (280,493 kr) | 261,139 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 227 Lek (38 kr) | 21 kr | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (270 kr) | 755 kr | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 101% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (118 kr) | 70 kr | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (169 kr) | 100 kr | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (625 kr) | 200 kr | + 213% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (160 kr) | 34 kr | + 368% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek (66 kr) | 25 kr | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 597 Lek (101 kr) | 33 kr | + 205% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 260 Lek (44 kr) | 25 kr | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 302 Lek (51 kr) | 24 kr | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 743 Lek (125 kr) | 281 kr | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (524 kr) | 589 kr | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,731 Lek (292 kr) | 282 kr | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (548 kr) | 810 kr | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (746 kr) | 1,070 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Lek (113 kr) | 138 kr | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 244 Lek (41 kr) | 41 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (55 kr) | 75 kr | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (12,267 kr) | 9,490 kr | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (4.21 kr) | 1.62 kr | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,554 Lek (767 kr) | 334 kr | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (58 kr) | 68 kr | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 756 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Sweden
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