Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 65% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (1,877 Lek) | 967 Lek | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (745 Lek) | 718 Lek | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.02 (371 Lek) | 385 Lek | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.03 (126 Lek) | 173 Lek | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.86 (351 Lek) | 326 Lek | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.98 (243 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.00 (368 Lek) | 521 Lek | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (239 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (114 Lek) | 99 Lek | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (209 Lek) | 101 Lek | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (913 Lek) | 1,226 Lek | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.15 (264 Lek) | 178 Lek | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.08 (132 Lek) | 89 Lek | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 102% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,872 (229,633 Lek) | 81,308 Lek | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,205 (147,822 Lek) | 45,859 Lek | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (18,913 Lek) | 12,102 Lek | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,003 (123,083 Lek) | 54,206 Lek | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £755 (92,648 Lek) | 82,338 Lek | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £97 (11,838 Lek) | 10,244 Lek | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (3,305 Lek) | 1,817 Lek | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £299 (36,629 Lek) | 43,510 Lek | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 (9,504 Lek) | 14,475 Lek | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.72 (701 Lek) | 931 Lek | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (1,561 Lek) | 650 Lek | + 140% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £65 (8,012 Lek) | 4,997 Lek | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (4,378 Lek) | 4,714 Lek | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (8,468 Lek) | 10,030 Lek | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (8,400 Lek) | 15,685 Lek | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 119% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,688 (2,905,512 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.68 (206 Lek) | 228 Lek | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £61 (7,433 Lek) | 1,533 Lek | + 385% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (1,937 Lek) | 1,926 Lek | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.50 (552 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (1,090 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £84 (10,281 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 217% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.07 (377 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (195 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.84 (470 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (293 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (177 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £21 (2,538 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 309% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Edinburgh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (4,964 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (2,257 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £118 (14,459 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 318% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (7,435 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (1,123 Lek) | 901 Lek | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.15 (386 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.32 (652 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £409 (50,197 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (13 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (4,011 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (1,485 Lek) | 326 Lek | + 355% | |
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TOTAL | + 65% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 382 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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