Cost of living in Albania compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (185 Kč) | 215 Kč | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (125 Kč) | 178 Kč | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 399 Lek (82 Kč) | 111 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 181 Lek (37 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 Lek (64 Kč) | 78 Kč | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 Lek (39 Kč) | 71 Kč | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (128 Kč) | 130 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (34 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (29 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (23 Kč) | 25 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (336 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (36 Kč) | 44 Kč | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (21 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (19,845 Kč) | 34,262 Kč | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (9,527 Kč) | 26,685 Kč | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (3,437 Kč) | 5,707 Kč | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (14,168 Kč) | 22,636 Kč | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (10,168 Kč) | 16,625 Kč | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (5,260 Kč) | 4,199 Kč | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,960 Lek (1,233 Kč) | 412 Kč | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (10,201 Kč) | 7,403 Kč | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (6,205 Kč) | 3,936 Kč | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (287 Kč) | 170 Kč | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (113 Kč) | 334 Kč | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (917 Kč) | 1,892 Kč | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (811 Kč) | 880 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (1,728 Kč) | 1,981 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (2,162 Kč) | 2,351 Kč | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (205,622 Kč) | 593,870 Kč | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek (48 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Lek (322 Kč) | 534 Kč | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 18% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (248 Kč) | 126 Kč | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (207 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (643 Kč) | 534 Kč | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (196 Kč) | 99 Kč | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (76 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (111 Kč) | 101 Kč | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (54 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (64 Kč) | 47 Kč | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (151 Kč) | 506 Kč | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (621 Kč) | 938 Kč | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (366 Kč) | 415 Kč | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,786 Kč | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (941 Kč) | 1,308 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (240 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (49 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (75 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (15,513 Kč) | 18,311 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (5.17 Kč) | 3.65 Kč | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (757 Kč) | 1,100 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (71 Kč) | 140 Kč | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 941 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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