Cost of living in Albania compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (98 kr) | 137 kr | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (101 kr) | 110 kr | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (41 kr) | 66 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (17 kr) | 17 kr | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (39 kr) | 41 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (23 kr) | 36 kr | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (54 kr) | 65 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (20 kr) | 30 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (10 kr) | 19 kr | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (13 kr) | 19 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (144 kr) | 120 kr | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (21 kr) | 29 kr | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (6 kr) | 16 kr | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 59% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (6,079 kr) | 17,624 kr | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (5,289 kr) | 11,975 kr | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (783 kr) | 1,400 kr | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (3,620 kr) | 13,069 kr | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (2,821 kr) | 8,837 kr | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (759 kr) | 370 kr | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (147 kr) | 204 kr | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (3,262 kr) | 4,458 kr | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (2,269 kr) | 1,261 kr | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (67 kr) | 84 kr | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (107 kr) | 372 kr | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (438 kr) | 1,143 kr | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (398 kr) | 449 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (1,677 kr) | 1,329 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (1,449 kr) | 1,421 kr | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (61,490 kr) | 313,739 kr | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (21 kr) | 17 kr | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (192 kr) | 815 kr | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (22 kr) | 98 kr | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (75 kr) | 147 kr | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (279 kr) | 328 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (28 kr) | 65 kr | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (42 kr) | 41 kr | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (46 kr) | 43 kr | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (37 kr) | 33 kr | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (43 kr) | 28 kr | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (63 kr) | 356 kr | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (506 kr) | 504 kr | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (157 kr) | 271 kr | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 921 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (904 kr) | 931 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (160 kr) | 180 kr | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (22 kr) | 56 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (35 kr) | 67 kr | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (8,385 kr) | 4,366 kr | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 2.00 kr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (460 kr) | 496 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (40 kr) | 75 kr | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 633 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Sweden
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