Cost of living in Albania compared to Turkey
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (405TL) | 412TL | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (419TL) | 294TL | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (172TL) | 173TL | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (72TL) | 42TL | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (161TL) | 81TL | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (95TL) | 45TL | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (224TL) | 210TL | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (83TL) | 46TL | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (41TL) | 24TL | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (54TL) | 87TL | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (597TL) | 602TL | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (88TL) | 63TL | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (27TL) | 17TL | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (25,253TL) | 43,214TL | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (21,974TL) | 25,874TL | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (3,251TL) | 3,109TL | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (15,040TL) | 33,967TL | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (11,719TL) | 22,473TL | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (3,155TL) | 1,971TL | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (612TL) | 420TL | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (13,550TL) | 13,504TL | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (9,425TL) | 4,848TL | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (279TL) | 210TL | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (445TL) | 258TL | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (1,819TL) | 2,426TL | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (1,655TL) | 1,754TL | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (6,967TL) | 3,559TL | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (6,021TL) | 4,374TL | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (255,457TL) | 1,630,200TL | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (88TL) | 46TL | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (798TL) | 1,118TL | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (93TL) | 108TL | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (311TL) | 204TL | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (1,161TL) | 2,308TL | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (116TL) | 162TL | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (174TL) | 167TL | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (192TL) | 156TL | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (155TL) | 73TL | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (178TL) | 104TL | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (262TL) | 472TL | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (2,100TL) | 1,384TL | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (650TL) | 457TL | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,161TL | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (3,757TL) | 2,744TL | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (663TL) | 414TL | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (93TL) | 141TL | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (145TL) | 157TL | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (34,835TL) | 23,797TL | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 6TL | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (1,911TL) | 2,085TL | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (166TL) | 76TL | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,481 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Turkey
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