- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Switzerland
- Comparison
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 | 1,048 Lek (CHF 10) | CHF 25 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (CHF 3.53) | CHF 13 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (CHF 2.34) | CHF 14 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.68 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (CHF 1.89) | CHF 7 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (CHF 0.96) | CHF 4.02 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (CHF 3.71) | CHF 11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (CHF 0.97) | CHF 3.87 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (CHF 0.55) | CHF 3.00 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.27 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.49 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (CHF 0.66) | CHF 2.44 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (CHF 580) | CHF 2,886 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (CHF 324) | CHF 2,232 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (CHF 75) | CHF 199 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (CHF 402) | CHF 1,860 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (CHF 243) | CHF 1,300 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (CHF 73) | CHF 152 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (CHF 16) | CHF 46 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (CHF 392) | CHF 534 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (CHF 114) | CHF 166 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 482 Lek (CHF 4.40) | CHF 29 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (CHF 79) | CHF 114 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (CHF 33) | CHF 48 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (CHF 106) | CHF 135 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (CHF 114) | CHF 185 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (CHF 18,183) | CHF 27,425 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (CHF 1.59) | CHF 1.88 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (CHF 15) | CHF 88 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (CHF 5.35) | CHF 13 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (CHF 10) | CHF 33 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (CHF 25) | CHF 115 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (CHF 3.56) | CHF 5.98 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (CHF 3.30) | CHF 4.61 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (CHF 3.72) | CHF 4.25 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (CHF 1.77) | CHF 3.13 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (CHF 2.25) | CHF 3.34 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (CHF 4.41) | CHF 44 | - 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 70 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 38 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (CHF 18) | CHF 149 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (CHF 42) | CHF 106 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (CHF 5.83) | CHF 17 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (CHF 1.34) | CHF 5.05 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (CHF 2.79) | CHF 7 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (CHF 653) | CHF 497 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (CHF 0.28) | CHF 0.36 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (CHF 37) | CHF 91 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (CHF 2.73) | CHF 8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albania is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland
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