Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 62% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 65% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 65% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Brussels | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (1,877 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (1,032 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.01 (585 Lek) | 354 Lek | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (114 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.51 (527 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 (310 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (660 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (236 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (151 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (211 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (900 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.91 (339 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (151 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 93% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Brussels | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,443 (168,439 Lek) | 77,237 Lek | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,064 (124,227 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (17,495 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €898 (104,784 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €696 (81,265 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (11,791 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (4,198 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €414 (48,345 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (14,498 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (986 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (1,248 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 18% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Brussels | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (10,270 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (4,950 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (9,873 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (15,230 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 94% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Brussels | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,299 (3,186,309 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (213 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (5,854 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 273% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (2,436 Lek) | 2,568 Lek | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 12% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Brussels | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (975 Lek) | 808 Lek | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.99 (700 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (4,026 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.35 (625 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (431 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.80 (444 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (199 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (268 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (3,185 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 414% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 22% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brussels | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (5,668 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (2,448 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (7,845 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (7,457 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (1,136 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (382 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.64 (542 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (49,875 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (25 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (4,691 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (835 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 146% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 383 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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