Cost of living in Albania compared to Turkey
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (278TL) | 332TL | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (220TL) | 188TL | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (155TL) | 100TL | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (63TL) | 36TL | + 76% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (116TL) | 83TL | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (51TL) | 36TL | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (192TL) | 167TL | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (43TL) | 36TL | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (34TL) | 26TL | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (33TL) | 51TL | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (356TL) | 270TL | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (62TL) | 46TL | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (24TL) | 13TL | + 88% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Albania is 67% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (30,998TL) | 32,837TL | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (14,915TL) | 19,774TL | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (4,560TL) | 2,779TL | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (18,673TL) | 22,261TL | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (58,773TL) | 14,297TL | + 311% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (3,882TL) | 2,908TL | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (1,895TL) | 269TL | + 605% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (9,850TL) | 11,523TL | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (7,388TL) | 4,442TL | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (438TL) | 188TL | + 132% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (324TL) | 150TL | + 116% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (1,323TL) | 1,545TL | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (1,203TL) | 1,207TL | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (2,927TL) | 2,575TL | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (4,377TL) | 2,323TL | + 88% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (335,662TL) | 1,476,380TL | - 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (64TL) | 37TL | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (524TL) | 1,163TL | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (68TL) | 98TL | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (169TL) | 159TL | + 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (844TL) | 1,388TL | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (84TL) | 229TL | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (127TL) | 121TL | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (101TL) | 113TL | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (101TL) | 56TL | + 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (84TL) | 76TL | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (169TL) | 207TL | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (675TL) | 1,323TL | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (540TL) | 357TL | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,053TL | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (1,013TL) | 1,624TL | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (313TL) | 312TL | + 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (68TL) | 78TL | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (104TL) | 107TL | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (25,324TL) | 22,742TL | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.30TL | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (1,013TL) | 1,608TL | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (109TL) | 56TL | + 95% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,698 prices entered by 392 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Turkey
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