Cost of living in Albania compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (CHF 8) | CHF 26 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (CHF 3.62) | CHF 14 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Lek (CHF 2.82) | CHF 12 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.48 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175 Lek (CHF 1.52) | CHF 7 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (CHF 1.02) | CHF 3.81 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (CHF 3.45) | CHF 11 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (CHF 1.14) | CHF 3.79 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Lek (CHF 0.59) | CHF 2.37 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.82 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 158 Lek (CHF 1.37) | CHF 2.32 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (CHF 0.71) | CHF 2.40 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 80% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (CHF 418) | CHF 2,835 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 37,325 Lek (CHF 325) | CHF 2,155 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,962 Lek (CHF 61) | CHF 152 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,250 Lek (CHF 316) | CHF 1,621 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (CHF 243) | CHF 1,255 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (CHF 42) | CHF 92 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,299 Lek (CHF 11) | CHF 41 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,826 Lek (CHF 242) | CHF 465 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (CHF 81) | CHF 118 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (CHF 4.83) | CHF 16 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (CHF 2.61) | CHF 30 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (CHF 57) | CHF 109 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (CHF 64) | CHF 60 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Lek (CHF 70) | CHF 126 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (CHF 137) | CHF 173 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (CHF 24,385) | CHF 27,071 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (CHF 1.57) | CHF 1.51 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (CHF 13) | CHF 80 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 785 Lek (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (CHF 12) | CHF 46 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (CHF 24) | CHF 85 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (CHF 7) | CHF 5.10 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (CHF 6) | CHF 4.41 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (CHF 3.96) | CHF 4.76 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (CHF 1.63) | CHF 3.28 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (CHF 3.37) | CHF 4.12 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (CHF 4.35) | CHF 35 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (CHF 29) | CHF 77 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (CHF 12) | CHF 36 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (CHF 29) | CHF 159 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (CHF 43) | CHF 110 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (CHF 1.40) | CHF 5.05 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (CHF 3.50) | CHF 7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (CHF 218) | CHF 455 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,231 Lek (CHF 37) | CHF 94 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 314 Lek (CHF 2.73) | CHF 9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland
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