Cost of living in Albania compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (73 kr) | 104 kr | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (35 kr) | 82 kr | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (27 kr) | 58 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (11 kr) | 12 kr | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 192 Lek (16 kr) | 33 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 116 Lek (10 kr) | 34 kr | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 384 Lek (32 kr) | 45 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 127 Lek (11 kr) | 29 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Lek (7 kr) | 12 kr | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (9 kr) | 16 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 892 Lek (75 kr) | 108 kr | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 181 Lek (15 kr) | 21 kr | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Lek (6 kr) | 16 kr | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 69% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (4,874 kr) | 17,471 kr | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (2,746 kr) | 11,940 kr | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (664 kr) | 1,258 kr | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,132 Lek (3,363 kr) | 11,076 kr | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (2,338 kr) | 8,732 kr | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (409 kr) | 538 kr | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,334 Lek (112 kr) | 200 kr | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (3,641 kr) | 4,135 kr | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (783 kr) | 1,233 kr | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (46 kr) | 72 kr | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (25 kr) | 262 kr | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (550 kr) | 912 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (615 kr) | 371 kr | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (800 kr) | 989 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (1,323 kr) | 1,412 kr | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (234,668 kr) | 219,764 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (15 kr) | 15 kr | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,451 Lek (122 kr) | 755 kr | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 726 Lek (61 kr) | 58 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (113 kr) | 87 kr | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (229 kr) | 249 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (72 kr) | 43 kr | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (60 kr) | 33 kr | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (38 kr) | 34 kr | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (16 kr) | 23 kr | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (32 kr) | 17 kr | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 Lek (37 kr) | 309 kr | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (280 kr) | 364 kr | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (120 kr) | 246 kr | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (283 kr) | 876 kr | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (418 kr) | 616 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (69 kr) | 130 kr | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (13 kr) | 42 kr | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (34 kr) | 58 kr | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (2,095 kr) | 4,747 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.59 kr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,303 Lek (361 kr) | 440 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (27 kr) | 63 kr | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Sweden
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