Cost of living in Nice (France) is 60% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 85% | |||
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| Food in Nice (France) is 85% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Nice | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (2,396 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (1,063 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.77 (672 Lek) | 354 Lek | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (140 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.26 (613 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.39 (395 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (1,106 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (274 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (183 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (170 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (917 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (290 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (121 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Nice (France) is 102% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Nice | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,585 (184,760 Lek) | 77,237 Lek | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,167 (136,031 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 (25,507 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €912 (106,310 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €644 (75,102 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €157 (18,339 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (2,917 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (44,015 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (12,401 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (1,133 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (1,836 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 280% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Nice (France) is 10% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Nice | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (11,158 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (3,902 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (10,897 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (15,604 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Nice (France) is 56% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Nice | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,637 (2,522,451 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (206 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (3,969 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 153% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (2,946 Lek) | 2,568 Lek | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Nice (France) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Nice | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.81 (678 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (948 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (2,946 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (478 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.02 (468 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.26 (496 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (218 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (240 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (1,907 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Nice (France) is 33% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Nice | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (4,490 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (2,585 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (7,606 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (6,732 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (1,356 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.52 (294 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (726 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 (69,027 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (33 Lek) | 29 Lek | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (4,449 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (1,162 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 243% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 296 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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