Cost of living in Albania compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Albania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 972 Lek (£7) | £13 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 751 Lek (£5.42) | £5.96 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (£2.39) | £3.44 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 154 Lek (£1.11) | £0.91 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Lek (£1.81) | £2.80 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 Lek (£0.98) | £2.14 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (£5.12) | £3.84 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (£0.99) | £2.11 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (£0.69) | £0.86 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (£0.78) | £1.96 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (£10) | £9 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 172 Lek (£1.24) | £1.99 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 94 Lek (£0.68) | £1.12 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Albania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,080 Lek (£477) | £2,120 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (£278) | £1,663 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (£73) | £191 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,234 Lek (£355) | £1,417 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (£278) | £952 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (£69) | £133 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (£14) | £26 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (£399) | £308 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (£89) | £98 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (£5.71) | £7 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (£5.97) | £13 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Albania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (£39) | £68 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,143 Lek (£30) | £33 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,259 Lek (£74) | £76 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (£105) | £77 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 70% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Albania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (£12,012) | £22,987 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 215 Lek (£1.55) | £1.67 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (£12) | £97 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Albania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (£5.05) | £3.93 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (£7) | £9 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (£27) | £96 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (£7) | £2.90 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (£2.92) | £1.89 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 602 Lek (£4.35) | £3.56 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (£1.74) | £2.01 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 331 Lek (£2.39) | £1.60 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 698 Lek (£5.04) | £14 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Albania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (£22) | £34 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,652 Lek (£12) | £22 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (£23) | £122 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (£32) | £60 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (£4.49) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 224 Lek (£1.62) | £3.14 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Lek (£2.19) | £5.06 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (£525) | £521 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (£0.18) | £0.14 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,567 Lek (£33) | £38 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 338 Lek (£2.44) | £12 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,430 prices entered by 664 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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