Cost of living in Tirana, Albania

Summary of cost of living in Tirana

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 269,332 Lek
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 116,405 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 Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 967 Lek
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 718 Lek
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 385 Lek
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 173 Lek
12 eggs, large 326 Lek
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 152 Lek
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 521 Lek
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 130 Lek
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 99 Lek
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 101 Lek
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 1,226 Lek
2 liters of coca-cola 178 Lek
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 89 Lek
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 81,308 Lek
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 45,859 Lek
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 12,102 Lek
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 54,206 Lek
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 82,338 Lek
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 10,244 Lek
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 1,817 Lek
40” flat screen tv 43,510 Lek
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 14,475 Lek
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 931 Lek
Hourly rate for cleaning help 650 Lek
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 4,997 Lek
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 4,714 Lek
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 10,030 Lek
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 15,685 Lek
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,451,820 Lek
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 228 Lek
Monthly ticket public transport 1,533 Lek
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 1,927 Lek
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 808 Lek
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 1,056 Lek
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 3,246 Lek
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 532 Lek
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 392 Lek
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 503 Lek
4 rolls of toilet paper 203 Lek
Tube of toothpaste 328 Lek
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 620 Lek
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 2,925 Lek
2 tickets to the movies 1,846 Lek
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 3,460 Lek
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 4,850 Lek
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 901 Lek
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 213 Lek
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 339 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 3,937 Lek
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 326 Lek
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 149 prices entered by 34 different people.
Latest price update: October 02, 2023

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