Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 55% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 63% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Rome | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (2,103 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (1,031 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.79 (553 Lek) | 354 Lek | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (158 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (438 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (279 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (886 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (252 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (185 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (149 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (806 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (190 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (168 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 109% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Rome | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,996 (230,077 Lek) | 79,707 Lek | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,208 (139,279 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (15,964 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (119,045 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (80,876 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (10,668 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (3,197 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (44,954 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 (18,176 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (640 Lek) | 675 Lek | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (1,136 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Rome | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (9,122 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (4,136 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (9,635 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (12,893 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 52% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Rome | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 (2,890,095 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (195 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (4,034 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 157% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (1,681 Lek) | 2,540 Lek | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 38% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Rome | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (826 Lek) | 808 Lek | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (1,039 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €94 (10,888 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 (532 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (383 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (414 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (257 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (226 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (2,440 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 294% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Rome | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (4,830 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (2,011 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (7,633 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (7,374 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (1,318 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 (200 Lek) | 213 Lek | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 (590 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (55,771 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (21 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (6,011 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (620 Lek) | 343 Lek | + 81% | |
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TOTAL | + 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 498 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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