Cost of living in Hamburg, Germany vs Elbasan, Albania
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Food | + 78% | |||
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Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 78% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (1,380 Lek) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (982 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 554% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 (473 Lek) | 400 Lek | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (130 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.86 (475 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (365 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 265% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.28 (649 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.70 (332 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 315% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (205 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 412% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (122 Lek) | 152 Lek | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (1,190 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 98% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (216 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.47 (181 Lek) | 35 Lek | + 417% | |
Housing | + 239% | |||
Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 239% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,016 (247,907 Lek) | 30,000 Lek | + 726% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,435 (176,379 Lek) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €268 (33,004 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 230% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,071 (131,702 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 778% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €755 (92,858 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 829% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (13,547 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 352% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (2,781 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 178% | |
40” flat screen tv | €509 (62,572 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (13,448 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 124% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.39 (663 Lek) | 3,750 Lek | - 82% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (1,549 Lek) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (9,648 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (5,880 Lek) | 5,908 Lek | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (10,375 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €152 (18,739 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 168% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,021 (2,707,488 Lek) | 1,527,130 Lek | + 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (162 Lek) | 166 Lek | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (11,335 Lek) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (2,585 Lek) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (965 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (1,435 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (6,160 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 208% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (454 Lek) | 400 Lek | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (322 Lek) | 313 Lek | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 (299 Lek) | 450 Lek | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (186 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (201 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (2,982 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 894% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (4,050 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (3,040 Lek) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €115 (14,123 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (6,975 Lek) | 4,000 Lek | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (1,434 Lek) | 700 Lek | + 105% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (440 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 194% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.83 (471 Lek) | 758 Lek | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €489 (60,094 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (14 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (6,791 Lek) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (874 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 191% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 74% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania)
For example, you would need at least 167,061 Lek (€1,359) in Hamburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 96,000 Lek in Elbasan.
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