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| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (CHF 8) | CHF 25 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 421 Lek (CHF 3.77) | CHF 14 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (CHF 2.76) | CHF 12 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (CHF 1.14) | CHF 1.66 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (CHF 1.74) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (CHF 0.98) | CHF 4.35 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (CHF 3.26) | CHF 11 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (CHF 1.15) | CHF 4.21 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (CHF 0.69) | CHF 2.64 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (CHF 0.96) | CHF 1.95 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 176 Lek (CHF 1.57) | CHF 2.77 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (CHF 0.66) | CHF 2.39 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 58,159 Lek (CHF 520) | CHF 2,802 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,770 Lek (CHF 293) | CHF 2,121 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (CHF 71) | CHF 213 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 45,358 Lek (CHF 405) | CHF 1,599 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 27,895 Lek (CHF 249) | CHF 1,183 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (CHF 46) | CHF 186 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (CHF 13) | CHF 39 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 43,440 Lek (CHF 388) | CHF 670 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (CHF 83) | CHF 121 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (CHF 3.91) | CHF 31 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (CHF 59) | CHF 108 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (CHF 66) | CHF 58 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (CHF 98) | CHF 125 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (CHF 141) | CHF 179 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (CHF 25,025) | CHF 25,028 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (CHF 1.63) | CHF 1.62 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (CHF 13) | CHF 70 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (CHF 8) | CHF 31 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (CHF 25) | CHF 113 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 612 Lek (CHF 5.47) | CHF 6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (CHF 5.86) | CHF 4.41 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (CHF 4.05) | CHF 4.30 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (CHF 1.53) | CHF 3.45 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (CHF 2.15) | CHF 3.36 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (CHF 3.61) | CHF 36 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (CHF 25) | CHF 68 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (CHF 10) | CHF 36 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (CHF 50) | CHF 131 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (CHF 37) | CHF 120 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (CHF 5.56) | CHF 17 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (CHF 1.47) | CHF 5.02 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (CHF 3.00) | CHF 7 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (CHF 639) | CHF 530 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (CHF 0.36) | CHF 0.37 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (CHF 35) | CHF 95 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (CHF 2.88) | CHF 9 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2019.
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Cost of living in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland
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