- 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 | 976 Lek (£7) | £10 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 403 Lek (£2.80) | £5.60 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 243 Lek (£1.68) | £3.64 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (£0.88) | £0.86 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 Lek (£1.25) | £2.65 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 95 Lek (£0.66) | £1.98 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 359 Lek (£2.49) | £4.47 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Lek (£0.76) | £1.95 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Lek (£0.41) | £0.85 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 113 Lek (£0.78) | £1.80 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 989 Lek (£7) | £8 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (£1.12) | £1.79 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (£0.52) | £0.90 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 71% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,902 Lek (£360) | £1,784 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 30,401 Lek (£211) | £1,172 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,585 Lek (£53) | £158 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 40,987 Lek (£285) | £1,063 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 24,443 Lek (£170) | £736 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 8,358 Lek (£58) | £149 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,872 Lek (£13) | £21 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 43,877 Lek (£305) | £330 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,656 Lek (£81) | £82 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 777 Lek (£5.40) | £6 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (£3.47) | £11 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,191 Lek (£50) | £64 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,150 Lek (£29) | £32 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,808 Lek (£75) | £69 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,045 Lek (£91) | £73 | + 24% | |
| 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 | 2,080,290 Lek (£14,445) | £18,371 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 168 Lek (£1.17) | £1.20 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,564 Lek (£11) | £101 | - 89% | |
| 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) | 684 Lek (£4.75) | £3.29 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,157 Lek (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,799 Lek (£19) | £69 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 375 Lek (£2.60) | £3.23 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 358 Lek (£2.49) | £1.58 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (£2.86) | £3.33 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 213 Lek (£1.48) | £1.76 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 242 Lek (£1.68) | £1.54 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 489 Lek (£3.40) | £13 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,332 Lek (£16) | £31 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (£7) | £21 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (£14) | £125 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,725 Lek (£33) | £55 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Lek (£4.17) | £9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 152 Lek (£1.06) | £2.95 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (£2.05) | £4.39 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 70,635 Lek (£490) | £415 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (£0.22) | £0.19 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,424 Lek (£31) | £44 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 295 Lek (£2.05) | £10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albania is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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