- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 25 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 372 Lek (CHF 3.33) | CHF 14 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (CHF 2.21) | CHF 14 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.71 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 193 Lek (CHF 1.72) | CHF 7 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 107 Lek (CHF 0.96) | CHF 4.13 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 363 Lek (CHF 3.25) | CHF 12 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Lek (CHF 0.99) | CHF 3.79 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Lek (CHF 0.52) | CHF 2.90 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.39 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 933 Lek (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (CHF 1.43) | CHF 2.50 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 66 Lek (CHF 0.59) | CHF 2.42 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 54,184 Lek (CHF 484) | CHF 2,888 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (CHF 288) | CHF 2,296 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (CHF 73) | CHF 181 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (CHF 394) | CHF 1,886 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (CHF 238) | CHF 1,416 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (CHF 71) | CHF 143 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,785 Lek (CHF 16) | CHF 45 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (CHF 384) | CHF 545 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (CHF 112) | CHF 176 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (CHF 4.47) | CHF 29 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (CHF 77) | CHF 116 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,409 Lek (CHF 39) | CHF 51 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (CHF 103) | CHF 130 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (CHF 111) | CHF 180 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,909,710 Lek (CHF 17,064) | CHF 27,655 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (CHF 1.52) | CHF 1.84 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,607 Lek (CHF 14) | CHF 87 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (CHF 5.24) | CHF 13 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (CHF 10) | CHF 32 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (CHF 24) | CHF 122 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (CHF 3.48) | CHF 5.68 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (CHF 3.23) | CHF 4.70 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (CHF 3.68) | CHF 4.27 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (CHF 1.63) | CHF 3.08 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (CHF 2.17) | CHF 3.38 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (CHF 4.32) | CHF 45 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (CHF 20) | CHF 70 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 37 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (CHF 18) | CHF 124 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (CHF 39) | CHF 109 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (CHF 5.63) | CHF 17 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 Lek (CHF 1.29) | CHF 5.25 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (CHF 2.64) | CHF 7 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (CHF 639) | CHF 525 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (CHF 0.28) | CHF 0.36 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,004 Lek (CHF 36) | CHF 93 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (CHF 2.68) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albania is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland
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