Cost of living in Albania compared to Belgium
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (€8) | €20 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (€3.57) | €5.58 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (€1.65) | €1.41 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (€3.31) | €3.67 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (€1.64) | €3.03 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (€5.59) | €7 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (€1.33) | €2.55 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (€0.93) | €2.04 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (€0.94) | €2.11 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.93) | €3.18 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (€0.68) | €2.08 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (€696) | €1,498 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,464 Lek (€461) | €1,284 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€137) | €247 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (€659) | €910 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (€253) | €741 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (€91) | €172 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (€57) | €50 | + 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€296) | €302 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€206) | €110 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €17 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €12 | - 19% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€40) | €94 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €42 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€88) | €101 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€131) | €129 | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,574) | €31,127 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (€1.91) | €1.72 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (€16) | €51 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.03) | €12 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€25) | €32 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.53) | €5.29 | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.80) | €5.14 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.19) | €4.92 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.38) | €2.08 | + 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.87) | €4.00 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.72) | €27 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (€31) | €45 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €26 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €90 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (€46) | €94 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.03) | €3.76 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.17) | €5.02 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€760) | €561 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.25 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (€41) | €31 | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (€3.30) | €9 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 415 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 29, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Belgium
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