Cost of living in Albania compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Albania | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (€8) | €15 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (€5.16) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (€3.77) | €6 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (€1.51) | €1.78 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (€2.49) | €3.55 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (€1.39) | €3.32 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (€5.30) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (€1.43) | €3.20 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (€1.18) | €1.46 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (€0.95) | €1.74 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (€14) | €9 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (€1.50) | €2.56 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (€0.87) | €1.19 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Albania | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 80,360 Lek (€688) | €1,144 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (€395) | €960 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (€142) | €244 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (€587) | €618 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (€421) | €495 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (€218) | €114 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (€16) | €22 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (€423) | €461 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (€257) | €78 | + 228% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (€12) | €9 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (€4.67) | €7 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Albania | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (€38) | €87 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (€34) | €43 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (€72) | €90 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (€90) | €98 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Albania | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (€8,517) | €25,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (€1.92) | €1.45 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (€13) | €35 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Albania | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (€10) | €6.00 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (€9) | €11 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (€27) | €50 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€8) | €5.80 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (€3.13) | €3.30 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (€4.58) | €3.52 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (€2.24) | €2.60 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (€2.67) | €2.73 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (€6) | €12 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Albania | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (€26) | €34 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (€15) | €18 | - 15% | |
| 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 | 4,547 Lek (€39) | €59 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (€10) | €11 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (€2.05) | €4.08 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (€3.13) | €3.67 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€643) | €490 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.21) | €0.45 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (€31) | €48 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (€2.94) | €4.68 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 542 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Cyprus
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