Cost of living in Rome, Italy vs Elbasan, Albania
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Food | + 72% | |||
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Food in Rome (Italy) is 72% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (1,848 Lek) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (983 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 555% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (539 Lek) | 400 Lek | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (153 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.64 (447 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (248 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 148% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (771 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (241 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 202% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (163 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 307% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.08 (133 Lek) | 152 Lek | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (820 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (234 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (182 Lek) | 35 Lek | + 419% | |
Housing | + 208% | |||
Housing in Rome (Italy) is 208% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,804 (221,709 Lek) | 30,000 Lek | + 639% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,115 (137,077 Lek) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (20,396 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,013 (124,570 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 730% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €678 (83,372 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 734% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (10,621 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 254% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (3,287 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 229% | |
40” flat screen tv | €355 (43,657 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (13,882 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 131% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (704 Lek) | 3,750 Lek | - 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (1,264 Lek) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (10,050 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (3,891 Lek) | 5,908 Lek | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (10,460 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (15,726 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 125% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,254 (2,735,403 Lek) | 1,527,130 Lek | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (189 Lek) | 166 Lek | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (4,307 Lek) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (2,051 Lek) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 98% | |||
Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 98% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (875 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (1,180 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (10,188 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 409% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.47 (549 Lek) | 400 Lek | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (516 Lek) | 313 Lek | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.55 (436 Lek) | 450 Lek | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (271 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 108% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (269 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (2,556 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 752% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 26% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (4,350 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (2,119 Lek) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (9,787 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (7,202 Lek) | 4,000 Lek | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (1,404 Lek) | 700 Lek | + 101% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 (173 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.19 (638 Lek) | 758 Lek | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (60,959 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (22 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (6,893 Lek) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (651 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 117% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 155,425 Lek (€1,264) in Rome to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 92,000 Lek in Elbasan.
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