Cost of living in Milan, Italy vs Elbasan, Albania
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Food | + 76% | |||
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Food in Milan (Italy) is 76% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (1,815 Lek) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (982 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 555% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.92 (607 Lek) | 400 Lek | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (159 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 59% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.94 (486 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.34 (288 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 188% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (810 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (251 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 213% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (164 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 311% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (182 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (1,018 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (230 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (121 Lek) | 35 Lek | + 245% | |
Housing | + 216% | |||
Housing in Milan (Italy) is 216% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,850 (228,167 Lek) | 30,000 Lek | + 661% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,053 (129,823 Lek) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (15,881 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,160 (143,017 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 853% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €729 (89,883 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 799% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (10,547 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 252% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (3,147 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 215% | |
40” flat screen tv | €343 (42,251 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (15,502 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 158% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.83 (595 Lek) | 3,750 Lek | - 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (1,416 Lek) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (11,067 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (4,881 Lek) | 5,908 Lek | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (11,458 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (13,673 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 95% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,724 (3,172,074 Lek) | 1,527,130 Lek | + 108% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (177 Lek) | 166 Lek | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (4,881 Lek) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (2,586 Lek) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 93% | |||
Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 93% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (1,121 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 124% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (1,198 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (10,155 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 408% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.43 (669 Lek) | 400 Lek | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (426 Lek) | 313 Lek | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.85 (351 Lek) | 450 Lek | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.30 (284 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 118% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (246 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (2,005 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 568% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (5,095 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 155% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (2,495 Lek) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (12,718 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (9,460 Lek) | 4,000 Lek | + 136% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (1,370 Lek) | 700 Lek | + 96% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.03 (250 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.24 (646 Lek) | 758 Lek | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (58,915 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (25 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €78 (9,644 Lek) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.82 (718 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 139% | |
TOTAL | + 76% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 76% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania)
For example, you would need at least 142,562 Lek (€1,156) in Milan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 81,000 Lek in Elbasan.
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