Cost of living in Albania compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (CHF 6) | CHF 26 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (CHF 3.62) | CHF 14 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (CHF 2.15) | CHF 12 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.54 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (CHF 1.61) | CHF 7 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (CHF 0.84) | CHF 3.60 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (CHF 3.07) | CHF 11 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (CHF 0.80) | CHF 3.84 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (CHF 0.52) | CHF 2.35 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (CHF 1.37) | CHF 1.96 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (CHF 1.39) | CHF 2.40 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (CHF 1.36) | CHF 2.60 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 72% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (CHF 218) | CHF 2,790 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (CHF 245) | CHF 2,135 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (CHF 236) | CHF 157 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (CHF 327) | CHF 1,589 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (CHF 174) | CHF 1,203 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (CHF 225) | CHF 89 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (CHF 11) | CHF 41 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (CHF 134) | CHF 465 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (CHF 131) | CHF 120 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (CHF 5.34) | CHF 17 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (CHF 2.62) | CHF 29 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (CHF 22) | CHF 110 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (CHF 24) | CHF 59 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (CHF 60) | CHF 127 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (CHF 105) | CHF 176 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 27,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (CHF 1.31) | CHF 1.48 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (CHF 14) | CHF 83 | - 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) | 611 Lek (CHF 5.33) | CHF 17 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 54 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (CHF 26) | CHF 92 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (CHF 10) | CHF 5.70 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (CHF 3.52) | CHF 4.51 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (CHF 3.77) | CHF 5.58 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (CHF 1.92) | CHF 3.46 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (CHF 3.53) | CHF 4.46 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (CHF 3.99) | CHF 37 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (CHF 36) | CHF 76 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (CHF 15) | CHF 35 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (CHF 30) | CHF 222 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (CHF 73) | CHF 109 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (CHF 1.55) | CHF 5.09 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (CHF 5.85) | CHF 7 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (CHF 394) | CHF 455 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.37 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (CHF 35) | CHF 102 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (CHF 2.77) | CHF 9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,550 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland
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