Cost of living in Albania compared to Turkey
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 37% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (156TL) | 122TL | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 705 Lek (111TL) | 74TL | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (52TL) | 44TL | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (29TL) | 16TL | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Lek (39TL) | 34TL | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 Lek (23TL) | 14TL | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (111TL) | 69TL | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (21TL) | 13TL | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (14TL) | 11TL | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 119 Lek (19TL) | 27TL | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (225TL) | 175TL | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Lek (28TL) | 17TL | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 104 Lek (16TL) | 7TL | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 83,792 Lek (13,138TL) | 15,395TL | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (6,050TL) | 5,922TL | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (1,592TL) | 1,469TL | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,234 Lek (7,719TL) | 10,990TL | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (6,031TL) | 4,402TL | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (1,505TL) | 1,620TL | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (315TL) | 132TL | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (8,677TL) | 4,330TL | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (1,927TL) | 2,513TL | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,210 Lek (190TL) | 78TL | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (130TL) | 75TL | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 46% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (839TL) | 738TL | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,030 Lek (632TL) | 442TL | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,022 Lek (1,571TL) | 1,248TL | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (2,286TL) | 841TL | + 172% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (260,962TL) | 600,940TL | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 221 Lek (35TL) | 19TL | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (251TL) | 326TL | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 54% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (110TL) | 42TL | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (157TL) | 44TL | + 256% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (582TL) | 844TL | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (149TL) | 62TL | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek (61TL) | 46TL | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 597 Lek (94TL) | 34TL | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 260 Lek (41TL) | 22TL | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 302 Lek (47TL) | 30TL | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 743 Lek (117TL) | 90TL | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 43% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (487TL) | 234TL | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,731 Lek (271TL) | 97TL | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (509TL) | 466TL | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (694TL) | 887TL | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Lek (105TL) | 113TL | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 244 Lek (38TL) | 32TL | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (51TL) | 49TL | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (11,413TL) | 8,364TL | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (3.92TL) | 1.28TL | + 207% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,554 Lek (714TL) | 641TL | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 348 Lek (55TL) | 30TL | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,118 prices entered by 507 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Turkey
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