- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Turkey
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,027 Lek (50TL) | 30TL | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 396 Lek (19TL) | 20TL | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (13TL) | 10TL | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (6TL) | 3.85TL | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 204 Lek (10TL) | 10TL | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 Lek (5.53TL) | 4.71TL | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 345 Lek (17TL) | 16TL | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Lek (5.06TL) | 4.27TL | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Lek (2.90TL) | 3.29TL | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Lek (5.89TL) | 9TL | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,012 Lek (50TL) | 54TL | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 164 Lek (8TL) | 4.22TL | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (3.52TL) | 1.94TL | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,929 Lek (3,184TL) | 2,998TL | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 37,469 Lek (1,837TL) | 1,783TL | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,346 Lek (507TL) | 422TL | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 56,158 Lek (2,754TL) | 2,151TL | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,666 Lek (1,504TL) | 1,252TL | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,833 Lek (237TL) | 309TL | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,627 Lek (80TL) | 53TL | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,988 Lek (1,814TL) | 1,893TL | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,655 Lek (522TL) | 443TL | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 691 Lek (34TL) | 25TL | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 462 Lek (23TL) | 21TL | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 51% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (424TL) | 198TL | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (179TL) | 156TL | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (568TL) | 321TL | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (610TL) | 258TL | + 137% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (97,710TL) | 135,801TL | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (9TL) | 6TL | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,656 Lek (81TL) | 182TL | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 40% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 365 Lek (18TL) | 12TL | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,465 Lek (121TL) | 21TL | + 485% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Lek (133TL) | 161TL | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (20TL) | 17TL | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 367 Lek (18TL) | 14TL | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 388 Lek (19TL) | 13TL | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Lek (8TL) | 7TL | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 221 Lek (11TL) | 12TL | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 460 Lek (23TL) | 29TL | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 34% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,334 Lek (114TL) | 87TL | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (49TL) | 37TL | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (98TL) | 141TL | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,184 Lek (205TL) | 189TL | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (31TL) | 36TL | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 Lek (7TL) | 12TL | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 322 Lek (16TL) | 17TL | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (3,507TL) | 2,390TL | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.52TL) | 0.67TL | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,588 Lek (176TL) | 155TL | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (15TL) | 13TL | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Turkey
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