Cost of living in Paris (France) is 117% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 84% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 84% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Paris | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (2,092 Lek) | 840 Lek | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (1,201 Lek) | 720 Lek | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (759 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.51 (151 Lek) | 169 Lek | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6 (620 Lek) | 384 Lek | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (457 Lek) | 184 Lek | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (738 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (259 Lek) | 174 Lek | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 (228 Lek) | 114 Lek | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.22 (222 Lek) | 96 Lek | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (1,169 Lek) | 1,339 Lek | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.97 (297 Lek) | 182 Lek | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (151 Lek) | 84 Lek | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 240% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 240% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Paris | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,584 (358,213 Lek) | 76,438 Lek | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,889 (288,725 Lek) | 46,107 Lek | + 526% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (20,638 Lek) | 13,261 Lek | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,987 (198,576 Lek) | 54,935 Lek | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,613 (161,235 Lek) | 34,459 Lek | + 368% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €119 (11,930 Lek) | 10,875 Lek | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (2,694 Lek) | 1,759 Lek | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €360 (36,021 Lek) | 38,446 Lek | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 (17,958 Lek) | 12,785 Lek | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (1,213 Lek) | 926 Lek | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (1,702 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 236% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 31% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Paris | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (9,386 Lek) | 4,776 Lek | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (4,757 Lek) | 4,074 Lek | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (11,329 Lek) | 9,739 Lek | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (11,143 Lek) | 13,852 Lek | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 138% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Paris | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,009 (3,099,106 Lek) | 1,647,080 Lek | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (189 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (8,509 Lek) | 1,542 Lek | + 452% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (1,937 Lek) | 2,112 Lek | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 11% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Paris | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (340 Lek) | 596 Lek | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (1,164 Lek) | 920 Lek | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (2,654 Lek) | 2,926 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.32 (532 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.61 (461 Lek) | 390 Lek | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.19 (418 Lek) | 466 Lek | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (266 Lek) | 263 Lek | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.03 (303 Lek) | 315 Lek | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (2,345 Lek) | 631 Lek | + 272% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 45% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Paris | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (4,500 Lek) | 2,719 Lek | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (2,559 Lek) | 1,753 Lek | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €122 (12,206 Lek) | 3,803 Lek | + 221% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (8,694 Lek) | 4,508 Lek | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (1,420 Lek) | 813 Lek | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.19 (519 Lek) | 208 Lek | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (773 Lek) | 319 Lek | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (47,307 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (35 Lek) | 29 Lek | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (3,771 Lek) | 3,967 Lek | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (1,185 Lek) | 349 Lek | + 239% | |
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TOTAL | + 117% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 402 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
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