Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 32% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 48% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Athens | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (1,924 Lek) | 840 Lek | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (867 Lek) | 720 Lek | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (504 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.71 (170 Lek) | 169 Lek | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.27 (523 Lek) | 384 Lek | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (224 Lek) | 184 Lek | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (739 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (231 Lek) | 174 Lek | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (142 Lek) | 114 Lek | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (158 Lek) | 96 Lek | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (1,473 Lek) | 1,339 Lek | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (210 Lek) | 182 Lek | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (123 Lek) | 84 Lek | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 43% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Athens | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,201 (119,132 Lek) | 76,438 Lek | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €792 (78,608 Lek) | 46,107 Lek | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (16,666 Lek) | 13,261 Lek | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €769 (76,284 Lek) | 54,935 Lek | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €514 (50,993 Lek) | 34,459 Lek | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (13,619 Lek) | 10,875 Lek | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (2,439 Lek) | 1,759 Lek | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (38,387 Lek) | 38,446 Lek | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (11,196 Lek) | 12,785 Lek | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (1,029 Lek) | 926 Lek | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (879 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Athens | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (9,121 Lek) | 4,776 Lek | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (2,748 Lek) | 4,074 Lek | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (9,589 Lek) | 9,739 Lek | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (8,705 Lek) | 13,852 Lek | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 23% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Athens | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,806 (2,659,338 Lek) | 1,647,080 Lek | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (184 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (2,845 Lek) | 1,542 Lek | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (1,176 Lek) | 2,130 Lek | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 11% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Athens | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (563 Lek) | 596 Lek | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (784 Lek) | 920 Lek | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (4,666 Lek) | 2,926 Lek | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (593 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (403 Lek) | 390 Lek | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 (480 Lek) | 466 Lek | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (282 Lek) | 263 Lek | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (266 Lek) | 315 Lek | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (1,377 Lek) | 631 Lek | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 29% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Athens | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (4,087 Lek) | 2,719 Lek | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (1,776 Lek) | 1,753 Lek | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (5,826 Lek) | 3,803 Lek | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (6,530 Lek) | 4,508 Lek | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (1,037 Lek) | 813 Lek | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 (450 Lek) | 208 Lek | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (528 Lek) | 319 Lek | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 (57,904 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (40 Lek) | 29 Lek | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (4,587 Lek) | 3,967 Lek | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (504 Lek) | 349 Lek | + 44% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 453 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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