- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 990 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 25 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 410 Lek (CHF 3.80) | CHF 14 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (CHF 2.30) | CHF 13 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (CHF 1.16) | CHF 1.76 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 183 Lek (CHF 1.70) | CHF 7 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (CHF 0.93) | CHF 4.67 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 355 Lek (CHF 3.29) | CHF 12 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Lek (CHF 1.02) | CHF 3.86 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 Lek (CHF 0.56) | CHF 2.90 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (CHF 1.00) | CHF 2.53 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,009 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (CHF 1.50) | CHF 2.52 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 71 Lek (CHF 0.66) | CHF 2.37 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 56,250 Lek (CHF 522) | CHF 2,947 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (CHF 299) | CHF 2,451 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,341 Lek (CHF 77) | CHF 187 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 43,532 Lek (CHF 404) | CHF 1,815 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,366 Lek (CHF 244) | CHF 1,528 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 8,485 Lek (CHF 79) | CHF 129 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,809 Lek (CHF 17) | CHF 45 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 43,864 Lek (CHF 407) | CHF 540 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,141 Lek (CHF 113) | CHF 172 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Lek (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (CHF 4.64) | CHF 29 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,012 Lek (CHF 74) | CHF 109 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,276 Lek (CHF 40) | CHF 52 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,932 Lek (CHF 111) | CHF 127 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,329 Lek (CHF 124) | CHF 191 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,130,470 Lek (CHF 19,756) | CHF 26,604 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Lek (CHF 1.58) | CHF 1.81 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,593 Lek (CHF 15) | CHF 87 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 648 Lek (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (CHF 10) | CHF 35 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,712 Lek (CHF 25) | CHF 115 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (CHF 3.62) | CHF 7 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (CHF 3.35) | CHF 5.37 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 427 Lek (CHF 3.96) | CHF 5.28 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (CHF 1.69) | CHF 3.28 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (CHF 2.25) | CHF 3.87 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 482 Lek (CHF 4.47) | CHF 45 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (CHF 21) | CHF 71 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 38 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (CHF 19) | CHF 133 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (CHF 41) | CHF 114 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (CHF 5.84) | CHF 17 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (CHF 1.39) | CHF 5.32 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (CHF 2.84) | CHF 7 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (CHF 663) | CHF 531 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (CHF 0.29) | CHF 0.33 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,288 Lek (CHF 40) | CHF 93 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 295 Lek (CHF 2.74) | CHF 8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albania is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland
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