- Cost of Living
- Albania
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (£7) | £11 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (£2.71) | £5.63 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (£1.74) | £3.65 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 126 Lek (£0.89) | £0.87 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 198 Lek (£1.39) | £2.68 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (£0.74) | £1.94 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (£2.85) | £4.49 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (£0.75) | £1.99 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (£0.42) | £0.86 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (£0.74) | £1.77 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (£6) | £9 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (£1.13) | £1.82 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 Lek (£0.47) | £0.93 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 70% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (£445) | £1,871 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (£249) | £1,201 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (£58) | £156 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (£309) | £1,130 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (£187) | £787 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (£56) | £156 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (£12) | £21 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (£301) | £333 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (£88) | £85 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (£5.14) | £6 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (£3.51) | £11 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 0% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (£61) | £63 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,409 Lek (£31) | £32 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (£81) | £70 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (£87) | £72 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (£13,975) | £18,255 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (£1.20) | £1.24 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (£12) | £94 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (£4.11) | £3.24 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (£8) | £8 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (£19) | £72 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (£2.74) | £3.40 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (£2.54) | £1.51 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (£2.86) | £3.19 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (£1.36) | £1.75 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (£1.73) | £1.52 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (£3.39) | £13 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (£16) | £31 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (£7) | £21 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (£14) | £114 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (£33) | £55 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (£4.48) | £9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (£1.03) | £2.95 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (£2.14) | £4.32 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (£502) | £403 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (£0.22) | £0.15 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (£28) | £43 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (£2.10) | £10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albania is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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