Cost of living in Albania compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (47TL) | 36TL | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 421 Lek (23TL) | 23TL | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (17TL) | 12TL | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (7TL) | 4.54TL | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (11TL) | 11TL | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (5.92TL) | 5.33TL | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (20TL) | 18TL | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (7TL) | 4.76TL | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (4.17TL) | 4.18TL | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (5.78TL) | 11TL | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (51TL) | 64TL | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (9TL) | 5.06TL | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (3.98TL) | 2.03TL | + 96% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (3,129TL) | 3,223TL | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (1,763TL) | 1,934TL | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (426TL) | 522TL | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (2,440TL) | 2,242TL | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (1,501TL) | 1,416TL | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (275TL) | 392TL | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (80TL) | 63TL | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (2,337TL) | 2,298TL | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (502TL) | 561TL | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (46TL) | 29TL | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (24TL) | 25TL | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 118% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (353TL) | 242TL | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (394TL) | 156TL | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (587TL) | 394TL | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (849TL) | 319TL | + 166% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (150,624TL) | 165,147TL | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (10TL) | 7TL | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (78TL) | 177TL | - 56% | |
| 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) | 730 Lek (39TL) | 16TL | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (47TL) | 27TL | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (148TL) | 196TL | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 612 Lek (33TL) | 21TL | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (35TL) | 18TL | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (24TL) | 17TL | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (9TL) | 9TL | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (13TL) | 15TL | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (22TL) | 34TL | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 39% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (149TL) | 104TL | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (60TL) | 45TL | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (304TL) | 163TL | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (220TL) | 212TL | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (33TL) | 42TL | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (9TL) | 14TL | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (18TL) | 20TL | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 71,519 Lek (3,847TL) | 2,990TL | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (2.15TL) | 0.75TL | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (213TL) | 186TL | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (17TL) | 16TL | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Turkey
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