- Cost of Living
- Albania
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,001 Lek (£7) | £11 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 379 Lek (£2.77) | £5.65 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (£1.88) | £3.63 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (£0.92) | £0.86 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 197 Lek (£1.45) | £2.66 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 109 Lek (£0.80) | £1.89 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (£2.54) | £4.63 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (£0.78) | £1.99 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (£0.44) | £0.84 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Lek (£0.86) | £1.76 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 971 Lek (£7) | £9 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (£1.18) | £1.82 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (£0.54) | £0.91 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (£465) | £1,862 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (£260) | £1,189 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (£60) | £156 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (£323) | £1,184 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (£195) | £812 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (£58) | £136 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (£13) | £22 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (£315) | £337 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (£91) | £86 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (£5.36) | £6 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 463 Lek (£3.39) | £11 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (£63) | £65 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (£27) | £33 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (£85) | £71 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (£91) | £73 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (£14,591) | £18,476 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175 Lek (£1.28) | £1.26 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (£12) | £96 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (£4.29) | £3.36 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (£8) | £8 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (£20) | £75 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (£2.86) | £3.57 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (£2.65) | £1.53 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (£2.98) | £3.21 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (£1.42) | £1.81 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (£1.81) | £1.56 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (£3.54) | £13 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (£17) | £31 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (£7) | £21 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (£15) | £110 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,260 Lek (£31) | £55 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 599 Lek (£4.39) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 Lek (£1.05) | £2.96 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 307 Lek (£2.25) | £4.40 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (£524) | £400 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (£0.23) | £0.15 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (£29) | £44 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (£2.31) | £10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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