Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Essen (Germany) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Essen | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (1,080 Lek) | 963 Lek | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (674 Lek) | 741 Lek | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (423 Lek) | 372 Lek | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (95 Lek) | 167 Lek | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (289 Lek) | 337 Lek | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (229 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (477 Lek) | 509 Lek | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (229 Lek) | 140 Lek | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (127 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (79 Lek) | 96 Lek | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (619 Lek) | 1,260 Lek | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (175 Lek) | 182 Lek | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (133 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 33% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Essen | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,047 (103,182 Lek) | 76,438 Lek | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €598 (58,948 Lek) | 46,107 Lek | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (19,775 Lek) | 13,261 Lek | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (60,564 Lek) | 54,935 Lek | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €427 (42,093 Lek) | 34,459 Lek | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (14,382 Lek) | 10,875 Lek | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (2,475 Lek) | 1,759 Lek | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €447 (44,068 Lek) | 38,446 Lek | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (13,175 Lek) | 12,785 Lek | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (833 Lek) | 926 Lek | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (1,267 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Essen | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (8,099 Lek) | 4,776 Lek | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (4,787 Lek) | 4,074 Lek | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (8,110 Lek) | 9,739 Lek | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (10,978 Lek) | 13,852 Lek | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 82% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Essen | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,072 (2,273,027 Lek) | 1,647,080 Lek | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (141 Lek) | 225 Lek | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (6,252 Lek) | 1,542 Lek | + 306% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (2,186 Lek) | 2,045 Lek | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Essen | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (872 Lek) | 596 Lek | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (1,287 Lek) | 920 Lek | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (7,546 Lek) | 2,926 Lek | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (248 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.73 (171 Lek) | 390 Lek | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.36 (232 Lek) | 466 Lek | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (133 Lek) | 263 Lek | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (136 Lek) | 315 Lek | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (1,600 Lek) | 631 Lek | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Essen | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (3,094 Lek) | 2,719 Lek | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (1,860 Lek) | 1,753 Lek | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (8,753 Lek) | 3,803 Lek | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (5,490 Lek) | 4,508 Lek | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (742 Lek) | 813 Lek | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (310 Lek) | 208 Lek | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (344 Lek) | 319 Lek | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €453 (44,621 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (11 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (2,667 Lek) | 3,967 Lek | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (618 Lek) | 349 Lek | + 77% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 48 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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