Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 95% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 55% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (1,865 Lek) | 967 Lek | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (1,102 Lek) | 718 Lek | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.02 (532 Lek) | 385 Lek | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (137 Lek) | 173 Lek | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.05 (534 Lek) | 326 Lek | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (306 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (654 Lek) | 521 Lek | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (237 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (162 Lek) | 99 Lek | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (139 Lek) | 101 Lek | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.76 (609 Lek) | 1,226 Lek | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.08 (326 Lek) | 178 Lek | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (166 Lek) | 89 Lek | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 183% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,586 (273,692 Lek) | 81,308 Lek | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,998 (211,407 Lek) | 45,859 Lek | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €349 (36,971 Lek) | 12,102 Lek | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,642 (173,729 Lek) | 54,206 Lek | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,375 (145,463 Lek) | 82,338 Lek | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €158 (16,717 Lek) | 10,244 Lek | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (4,494 Lek) | 1,817 Lek | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €319 (33,790 Lek) | 43,510 Lek | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (19,691 Lek) | 14,475 Lek | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (1,432 Lek) | 931 Lek | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €26 (2,734 Lek) | 650 Lek | + 321% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 9% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (8,116 Lek) | 4,997 Lek | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (3,425 Lek) | 4,714 Lek | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (9,133 Lek) | 10,030 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (11,946 Lek) | 15,685 Lek | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 159% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,527 (2,807,180 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.09 (221 Lek) | 228 Lek | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (9,415 Lek) | 1,533 Lek | + 514% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (2,758 Lek) | 1,926 Lek | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.80 (508 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (1,400 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (3,702 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (486 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (364 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (442 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (200 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (195 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (3,378 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 445% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 16% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (5,191 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (2,617 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (13,171 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 281% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (7,850 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (1,523 Lek) | 901 Lek | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.35 (355 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (538 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €540 (57,138 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (8 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (4,095 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (856 Lek) | 326 Lek | + 162% | |
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TOTAL | + 95% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 481 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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