Cost of living in Albania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (£4.91) | £10 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (£2.91) | £5.86 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (£1.73) | £3.32 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (£0.86) | £0.82 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (£1.29) | £2.48 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (£0.68) | £1.93 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (£2.47) | £4.44 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (£0.64) | £1.95 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (£0.42) | £0.79 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (£1.10) | £1.68 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (£11) | £8 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (£1.12) | £1.95 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (£1.10) | £0.91 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (£175) | £1,807 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (£197) | £1,101 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (£190) | £145 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (£263) | £1,121 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (£140) | £1,034 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (£181) | £100 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (£9) | £22 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (£108) | £318 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (£105) | £76 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (£4.29) | £6 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (£2.10) | £12 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (£18) | £69 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (£19) | £33 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (£48) | £77 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (£84) | £75 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £20,042 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (£1.05) | £1.15 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (£11) | £88 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (£4.29) | £3.27 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (£21) | £82 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (£8) | £3.51 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (£2.83) | £1.58 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (£3.03) | £3.20 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (£1.55) | £1.88 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (£2.84) | £1.43 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (£3.21) | £13 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (£29) | £30 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (£12) | £19 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (£24) | £135 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (£59) | £57 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (£5.09) | £9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (£1.24) | £3.29 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (£4.70) | £4.60 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (£317) | £428 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (£0.14) | £0.30 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (£28) | £34 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (£2.23) | £12 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,337 prices entered by 908 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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