Cost of living in Tirana, Albania

Summary of cost of living in Tirana

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 268,306 Lek
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 114,445 Lek
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Tirana
Current as of Jun 2025.

Change the currency:
Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 864 Lek
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 783 Lek
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 468 Lek
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 178 Lek
12 eggs, large 354 Lek
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 192 Lek
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 564 Lek
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 161 Lek
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 100 Lek
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 97 Lek
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 1,394 Lek
2 liters of coca-cola 184 Lek
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 99 Lek
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
We need your help! Tell us about prices in Tirana.
Page-elements
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 76,651 Lek
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 48,821 Lek
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 11,292 Lek
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 54,935 Lek
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 34,459 Lek
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 10,875 Lek
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 1,789 Lek
40” flat screen tv 38,446 Lek
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 12,785 Lek
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 778 Lek
Hourly rate for cleaning help 507 Lek
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 4,776 Lek
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 4,074 Lek
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 10,593 Lek
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 13,852 Lek
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,647,080 Lek
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 213 Lek
Monthly ticket public transport 1,542 Lek
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 2,077 Lek
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
We need your help! Tell us about prices in Tirana.
Page-elements
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 596 Lek
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 920 Lek
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 2,926 Lek
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 532 Lek
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 390 Lek
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 466 Lek
4 rolls of toilet paper 263 Lek
Tube of toothpaste 315 Lek
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 631 Lek
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 3,070 Lek
2 tickets to the movies 1,702 Lek
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 3,803 Lek
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 5,635 Lek
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 851 Lek
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 208 Lek
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 319 Lek
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 70,450 Lek
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 29 Lek
1 month of gym membership in business district 3,665 Lek
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 358 Lek
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 78 prices entered by 23 different people.
Latest price update: June 18, 2025

Did you know that ...

Do you live in Tirana? We need your help!

What is the price of

Public transport

in Tirana?

monthly ticket
Lek

International Cost of Living Index

loading...

Prices recently added

  • Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Ibague costs COL$9,500,000 (about 2 hours ago)
  • 1 us gal of gasoline in Houston, Texas costs $0.79 (about 2 hours ago)
  • 1 us gal of gasoline in London costs £0.53 (about 2 hours ago)
  • Public transport in St. Louis, Missouri costs $78 (about 3 hours ago)
  • Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Buenos Aires costs ARS $21,000 (about 4 hours ago)
  • Summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) in Valencia, Spain costs €40 (about 5 hours ago)

Make a different comparison:

Compare cost of living between cities:
vs