Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 69% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (1,512 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.69 (756 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.96 (393 Lek) | 354 Lek | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.00 (133 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.96 (394 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.05 (272 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (450 Lek) | 478 Lek | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.03 (270 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (116 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.74 (231 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (1,114 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.04 (272 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (121 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 129% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,689 (224,487 Lek) | 77,237 Lek | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,037 (137,784 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £266 (35,419 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £852 (113,220 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £790 (104,944 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £84 (11,145 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (3,478 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £347 (46,063 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £102 (13,494 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (957 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (1,601 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 231% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £65 (8,606 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 (3,726 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (9,084 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 (8,330 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 120% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,000 (3,189,931 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.58 (209 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (7,894 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 403% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (1,566 Lek) | 2,568 Lek | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (900 Lek) | 808 Lek | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (1,008 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (13,260 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 308% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 (486 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.98 (264 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.40 (451 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.99 (264 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.10 (280 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (1,763 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (3,010 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (2,588 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £93 (12,330 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 256% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £49 (6,505 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (1,091 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (399 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.04 (537 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £427 (56,746 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 (25 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (3,372 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (1,485 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 338% | |
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TOTAL | + 69% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 393 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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