Cost of living in Albania compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (CHF 8) | CHF 27 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (CHF 4.27) | CHF 11 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (CHF 1.75) | CHF 1.81 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (CHF 3.21) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (CHF 1.41) | CHF 4.50 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (CHF 5.30) | CHF 10 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (CHF 1.20) | CHF 4.33 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (CHF 0.93) | CHF 2.27 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (CHF 0.90) | CHF 2.33 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (CHF 1.72) | CHF 2.87 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (CHF 0.65) | CHF 2.35 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Albania is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (CHF 854) | CHF 3,527 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (CHF 411) | CHF 2,866 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (CHF 126) | CHF 205 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (CHF 515) | CHF 2,179 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (CHF 1,620) | CHF 1,557 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (CHF 107) | CHF 94 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (CHF 52) | CHF 53 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (CHF 271) | CHF 305 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (CHF 204) | CHF 116 | + 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 30 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (CHF 36) | CHF 111 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (CHF 33) | CHF 64 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (CHF 81) | CHF 118 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (CHF 121) | CHF 184 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (CHF 9,251) | CHF 36,492 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (CHF 1.75) | CHF 1.84 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (CHF 14) | CHF 78 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 74% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 74% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (CHF 1.86) | CHF 13 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (CHF 4.65) | CHF 26 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (CHF 23) | CHF 211 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (CHF 2.33) | CHF 5.94 | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (CHF 3.49) | CHF 4.15 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (CHF 2.79) | CHF 7 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (CHF 2.79) | CHF 4.35 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (CHF 2.33) | CHF 4.98 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (CHF 4.65) | CHF 58 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (CHF 19) | CHF 71 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (CHF 15) | CHF 39 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 101 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (CHF 28) | CHF 125 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (CHF 1.86) | CHF 5.21 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (CHF 2.87) | CHF 7 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (CHF 698) | CHF 434 | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (CHF 28) | CHF 88 | - 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (CHF 3.00) | CHF 9 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 877 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland
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