Cost of living in Albania compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (149 Kč) | 169 Kč | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (88 Kč) | 143 Kč | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (52 Kč) | 80 Kč | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (26 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (39 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (20 Kč) | 55 Kč | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (75 Kč) | 87 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (19 Kč) | 37 Kč | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (13 Kč) | 24 Kč | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (33 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (331 Kč) | 141 Kč | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (34 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (33 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 112% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (5,308 Kč) | 28,407 Kč | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (5,970 Kč) | 19,882 Kč | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (5,753 Kč) | 3,425 Kč | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (7,957 Kč) | 19,293 Kč | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (4,246 Kč) | 13,796 Kč | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (5,469 Kč) | 1,819 Kč | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (260 Kč) | 295 Kč | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (3,257 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (3,185 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (130 Kč) | 261 Kč | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (64 Kč) | 219 Kč | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (531 Kč) | 1,673 Kč | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (573 Kč) | 837 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (1,458 Kč) | 1,923 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (2,548 Kč) | 2,090 Kč | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 535,828 Kč | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (32 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (340 Kč) | 547 Kč | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (130 Kč) | 158 Kč | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (214 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (637 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (231 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (86 Kč) | 94 Kč | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (92 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (47 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (86 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (97 Kč) | 444 Kč | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (886 Kč) | 493 Kč | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (354 Kč) | 352 Kč | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (732 Kč) | 1,252 Kč | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (1,783 Kč) | 911 Kč | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (154 Kč) | 162 Kč | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (38 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (142 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 262% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (9,599 Kč) | 12,483 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (4.25 Kč) | 3.87 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (856 Kč) | 883 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (67 Kč) | 110 Kč | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 960 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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