- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Turkey
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 25% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (51TL) | 30TL | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (19TL) | 19TL | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (13TL) | 10TL | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (6TL) | 3.76TL | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (10TL) | 10TL | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (5.17TL) | 4.51TL | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (20TL) | 15TL | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (5.22TL) | 4.12TL | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (2.93TL) | 2.95TL | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (5.18TL) | 8TL | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (44TL) | 52TL | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (8TL) | 4.08TL | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (3.53TL) | 1.92TL | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (3,106TL) | 2,948TL | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (1,737TL) | 1,752TL | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (401TL) | 395TL | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (2,156TL) | 2,119TL | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (1,301TL) | 1,270TL | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (390TL) | 292TL | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (84TL) | 53TL | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (2,101TL) | 1,841TL | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (611TL) | 402TL | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (36TL) | 23TL | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 Lek (23TL) | 23TL | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 57% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (423TL) | 185TL | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (179TL) | 148TL | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (566TL) | 312TL | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (609TL) | 250TL | + 143% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (97,456TL) | 127,293TL | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (9TL) | 6TL | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (80TL) | 180TL | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (29TL) | 12TL | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (54TL) | 22TL | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (133TL) | 154TL | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (19TL) | 17TL | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (18TL) | 14TL | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (20TL) | 13TL | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (9TL) | 7TL | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (12TL) | 12TL | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (24TL) | 27TL | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 40% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (112TL) | 90TL | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (49TL) | 37TL | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (98TL) | 140TL | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (227TL) | 177TL | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (31TL) | 35TL | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (7TL) | 11TL | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (15TL) | 16TL | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (3,498TL) | 2,208TL | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.52TL) | 0.66TL | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (196TL) | 156TL | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (15TL) | 13TL | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Turkey
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