Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 84% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 56% | |||
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| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 56% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (1,863 Lek) | 963 Lek | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (887 Lek) | 741 Lek | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.23 (498 Lek) | 363 Lek | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.28 (151 Lek) | 173 Lek | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.73 (440 Lek) | 337 Lek | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.81 (449 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.05 (595 Lek) | 614 Lek | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.31 (272 Lek) | 140 Lek | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.14 (134 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.87 (220 Lek) | 95 Lek | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (1,048 Lek) | 1,331 Lek | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.42 (285 Lek) | 182 Lek | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.36 (160 Lek) | 86 Lek | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 154% 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 | £2,077 (244,461 Lek) | 75,910 Lek | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,669 (196,442 Lek) | 46,107 Lek | + 326% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £191 (22,437 Lek) | 13,261 Lek | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,281 (150,809 Lek) | 59,268 Lek | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £872 (102,607 Lek) | 34,459 Lek | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £110 (12,903 Lek) | 10,875 Lek | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £32 (3,806 Lek) | 1,869 Lek | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £281 (33,130 Lek) | 38,446 Lek | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 (9,122 Lek) | 12,785 Lek | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (788 Lek) | 926 Lek | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (1,498 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £89 (10,451 Lek) | 4,776 Lek | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (4,486 Lek) | 4,074 Lek | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 (9,944 Lek) | 9,739 Lek | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £97 (11,408 Lek) | 13,852 Lek | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 121% 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 | £28,158 (3,314,645 Lek) | 1,647,080 Lek | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.46 (172 Lek) | 225 Lek | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £66 (7,714 Lek) | 1,542 Lek | + 400% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (2,203 Lek) | 2,064 Lek | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.12 (603 Lek) | 596 Lek | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (984 Lek) | 920 Lek | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £84 (9,867 Lek) | 2,926 Lek | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.69 (553 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (201 Lek) | 390 Lek | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.53 (416 Lek) | 466 Lek | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.42 (284 Lek) | 263 Lek | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.22 (144 Lek) | 315 Lek | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £21 (2,479 Lek) | 631 Lek | + 293% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Edinburgh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (4,745 Lek) | 2,719 Lek | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (2,759 Lek) | 1,753 Lek | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (15,897 Lek) | 3,803 Lek | + 318% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £73 (8,624 Lek) | 4,508 Lek | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (1,138 Lek) | 813 Lek | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 (419 Lek) | 208 Lek | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (752 Lek) | 319 Lek | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £410 (48,261 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (14 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (5,201 Lek) | 4,161 Lek | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (1,747 Lek) | 326 Lek | + 436% | |
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TOTAL | + 84% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 363 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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