Cost of living in Albania compared to Ukraine
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Albania is 42% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
Albania | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (339₴) | 316₴ | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (268₴) | 202₴ | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (189₴) | 87₴ | + 116% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (77₴) | 42₴ | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (142₴) | 71₴ | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (62₴) | 87₴ | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (235₴) | 199₴ | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (53₴) | 26₴ | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (41₴) | 20₴ | + 106% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (40₴) | 33₴ | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (434₴) | 264₴ | + 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (76₴) | 46₴ | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (29₴) | 18₴ | + 55% | |
Housing | + 91% | |||
Housing in Albania is 91% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
Albania | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (37,781₴) | 29,808₴ | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (18,179₴) | 17,510₴ | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (5,557₴) | 3,958₴ | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (22,760₴) | 17,181₴ | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (71,633₴) | 12,579₴ | + 469% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (4,732₴) | 3,706₴ | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (2,309₴) | 258₴ | + 797% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (12,006₴) | 11,029₴ | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (9,004₴) | 3,729₴ | + 141% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (533₴) | 389₴ | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (395₴) | 583₴ | - 32% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Albania | Ukraine | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (1,612₴) | 3,548₴ | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (1,467₴) | 1,448₴ | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (3,568₴) | 4,343₴ | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (5,335₴) | 4,566₴ | + 17% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Albania | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (409,110₴) | 1,054,060₴ | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (78₴) | 52₴ | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (638₴) | 823₴ | - 22% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Albania | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (82₴) | 147₴ | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (206₴) | 547₴ | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (1,029₴) | 669₴ | + 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (103₴) | 488₴ | - 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (154₴) | 138₴ | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (123₴) | 172₴ | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (123₴) | 73₴ | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (103₴) | 71₴ | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (206₴) | 326₴ | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Albania | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (823₴) | 1,081₴ | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (658₴) | 312₴ | + 111% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,503₴ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (1,235₴) | 1,507₴ | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (381₴) | 321₴ | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (82₴) | 50₴ | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (127₴) | 83₴ | + 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (30,865₴) | 43,070₴ | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 3.50₴ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (1,235₴) | 1,128₴ | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (133₴) | 91₴ | + 46% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 654 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Ukraine
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