- Cost of Living
- Albania
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 966 Lek (£7) | £11 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 398 Lek (£2.82) | £5.61 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (£1.76) | £3.69 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (£0.89) | £0.87 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 188 Lek (£1.33) | £2.69 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (£0.71) | £1.96 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (£2.59) | £4.46 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 113 Lek (£0.80) | £1.97 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 Lek (£0.43) | £0.85 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (£0.75) | £1.81 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 976 Lek (£7) | £9 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (£1.14) | £1.81 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (£0.49) | £0.90 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 70% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 54,184 Lek (£385) | £1,817 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (£229) | £1,192 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (£58) | £155 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (£313) | £1,105 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (£189) | £746 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (£57) | £151 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,785 Lek (£13) | £21 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (£305) | £332 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (£89) | £82 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (£5.20) | £6 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (£3.55) | £11 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 2% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,375 Lek (£59) | £65 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,446 Lek (£32) | £32 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,939 Lek (£85) | £69 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,446 Lek (£88) | £72 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,909,710 Lek (£13,560) | £18,331 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (£1.21) | £1.22 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,607 Lek (£11) | £96 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (£4.16) | £3.23 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (£8) | £8 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (£19) | £69 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (£2.77) | £3.30 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (£2.57) | £1.55 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (£2.92) | £3.20 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (£1.30) | £1.75 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (£1.72) | £1.50 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (£3.43) | £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) | £30 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (£7) | £21 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (£14) | £120 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (£31) | £55 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (£4.47) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (£1.07) | £2.94 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (£2.10) | £4.34 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (£508) | £405 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (£0.22) | £0.15 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,004 Lek (£28) | £43 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (£2.13) | £10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albania is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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