Cost of living in Durrës, Albania

Summary of cost of living in Durrës

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 245,975 Lek
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 102,958 Lek
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Durrës
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 2,674 Lek
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 1,086 Lek
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 295 Lek
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 132 Lek
12 eggs, large 202 Lek
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 126 Lek
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 551 Lek
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 116 Lek
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 65 Lek
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 105 Lek
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 600 Lek
2 liters of coca-cola 175 Lek
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 65 Lek
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 27,123 Lek
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 82,914 Lek
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 6,631 Lek
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 50,703 Lek
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 37,785 Lek
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 6,747 Lek
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 1,816 Lek
40” flat screen tv 68,734 Lek
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 10,848 Lek
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 553 Lek
Hourly rate for cleaning help 400 Lek
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 9,438 Lek
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 4,873 Lek
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 9,957 Lek
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 9,575 Lek
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,929,110 Lek
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 157 Lek
Monthly ticket public transport 1,400 Lek
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 259 Lek
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,500 Lek
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 300 Lek
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 400 Lek
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 437 Lek
4 rolls of toilet paper 275 Lek
Tube of toothpaste 340 Lek
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 398 Lek
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 2,500 Lek
2 tickets to the movies 650 Lek
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 4,500 Lek
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 1,000 Lek
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 175 Lek
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 200 Lek
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district 3,513 Lek
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 299 Lek
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 11 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: January 22, 2025

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