Cost of living in Albania compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (17KM) | 17KM | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (18KM) | 22KM | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (7KM) | 7KM | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (3.08KM) | 2.29KM | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (7KM) | 4.95KM | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (4.08KM) | 3.60KM | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (10KM) | 8KM | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (3.57KM) | 2.08KM | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (1.75KM) | 2.22KM | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (2.33KM) | 1.60KM | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (26KM) | 9KM | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (3.77KM) | 2.72KM | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (1.15KM) | 1.57KM | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (1,083KM) | 1,045KM | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (943KM) | 768KM | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (139KM) | 201KM | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (645KM) | 687KM | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (503KM) | 384KM | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (135KM) | 120KM | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (26KM) | 44KM | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (581KM) | 456KM | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (404KM) | 102KM | + 297% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (12KM) | 20KM | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (19KM) | 17KM | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (78KM) | 198KM | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (71KM) | 70KM | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (299KM) | 130KM | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (258KM) | 179KM | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (10,960KM) | 49,156KM | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (3.76KM) | 2.46KM | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (34KM) | 55KM | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (3.99KM) | 18KM | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (13KM) | 11KM | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (50KM) | 42KM | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (4.98KM) | 5.70KM | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (7KM) | 8KM | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (8KM) | 7KM | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (7KM) | 3.30KM | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (8KM) | 4.51KM | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (11KM) | 13KM | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 56% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (90KM) | 50KM | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (28KM) | 20KM | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (161KM) | 85KM | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (28KM) | 9KM | + 220% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (3.99KM) | 3.34KM | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (6KM) | 3.47KM | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (1,495KM) | 924KM | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.18KM | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (82KM) | 50KM | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (7KM) | 7KM | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 220 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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