Cost of living in Oporto (Portugal) is 30% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Oporto (Portugal) is 17% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Oporto | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (1,128 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (848 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (416 Lek) | 354 Lek | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (108 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.97 (347 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (224 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.79 (676 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (205 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (134 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (146 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.89 (688 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (254 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (106 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Oporto (Portugal) is 66% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Oporto | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €956 (111,558 Lek) | 77,237 Lek | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €761 (88,819 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €211 (24,658 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €724 (84,554 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €570 (66,477 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €355 (41,426 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (3,076 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (45,551 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (13,404 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (959 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (816 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 69% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Oporto (Portugal) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Oporto | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (9,867 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (3,767 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (8,337 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (11,145 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Oporto (Portugal) is 59% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Oporto | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,977 (3,032,076 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (213 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (4,305 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 174% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (1,463 Lek) | 2,568 Lek | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Oporto (Portugal) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Oporto | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.44 (635 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.75 (671 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (6,452 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (436 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.12 (365 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.16 (486 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (161 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (209 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (1,454 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Oporto (Portugal) is 7% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Oporto | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (2,789 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (1,684 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (6,238 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €38 (4,463 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (1,160 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (337 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.07 (242 Lek) | 317 Lek | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (55,826 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (23 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (4,130 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (639 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 88% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 716 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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