Cost of living in Vlorë (Albania) is 16% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Vlorë (Albania) is 10% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Vlorë | Skopje | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 861 Lek (517 ден) | 492 ден | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 452 Lek (271 ден) | 329 ден | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 414 Lek (248 ден) | 234 ден | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 138 Lek (83 ден) | 75 ден | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 228 Lek (137 ден) | 122 ден | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 191 Lek (115 ден) | 79 ден | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 353 Lek (212 ден) | 237 ден | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 139 Lek (84 ден) | 54 ден | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90 Lek (54 ден) | 42 ден | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 103 Lek (62 ден) | 57 ден | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,052 Lek (631 ден) | 333 ден | + 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 179 Lek (108 ден) | 83 ден | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 71 Lek (43 ден) | 49 ден | - 13% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Vlorë (Albania) is 37% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Vlorë | Skopje | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,888 Lek (15,530 ден) | 33,232 ден | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,876 Lek (12,523 ден) | 24,012 ден | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,556 Lek (2,733 ден) | 7,088 ден | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,500 Lek (10,498 ден) | 23,397 ден | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,000 Lek (8,998 ден) | 17,916 ден | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,174 Lek (1,904 ден) | 5,713 ден | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,357 Lek (1,414 ден) | 988 ден | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 41,222 Lek (24,728 ден) | 28,748 ден | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,526 Lek (6,914 ден) | 6,819 ден | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,665 Lek (999 ден) | 521 ден | + 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 233 Lek (140 ден) | 431 ден | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Vlorë (Albania) is 16% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,817 Lek (2,290 ден) | 4,231 ден | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,841 Lek (2,304 ден) | 2,152 ден | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,684 Lek (4,609 ден) | 4,414 ден | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,658 Lek (2,794 ден) | 5,391 ден | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Vlorë (Albania) is 31% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,666,670 Lek (999,799 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 143 Lek (86 ден) | 81 ден | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,247 Lek (748 ден) | 1,645 ден | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 754 Lek (452 ден) | 381 ден | + 19% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Vlorë (Albania) is about the same as in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 592 Lek (355 ден) | 262 ден | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 Lek (480 ден) | 588 ден | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,969 Lek (1,181 ден) | 1,746 ден | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 500 Lek (300 ден) | 210 ден | + 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 336 Lek (201 ден) | 183 ден | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 423 Lek (254 ден) | 215 ден | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (110 ден) | 78 ден | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 200 Lek (120 ден) | 100 ден | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 278 Lek (167 ден) | 277 ден | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Vlorë (Albania) is about the same as in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Vlorë | Skopje | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,315 Lek (1,388 ден) | 1,216 ден | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 500 Lek (300 ден) | 636 ден | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,351 ден | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,136 Lek (2,481 ден) | 2,207 ден | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 338 Lek (203 ден) | 281 ден | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 149 Lek (90 ден) | 132 ден | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 284 Lek (170 ден) | 147 ден | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 38,422 ден | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Lek (8 ден) | 8 ден | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,626 Lek (2,775 ден) | 3,666 ден | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 272 Lek (163 ден) | 171 ден | - 5% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 236 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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