Cost of living in Albania compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (144 Kč) | 162 Kč | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (125 Kč) | 143 Kč | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (52 Kč) | 82 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (27 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 194 Lek (41 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (20 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (77 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94 Lek (20 Kč) | 37 Kč | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (13 Kč) | 24 Kč | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (31 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (251 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 157 Lek (33 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 89 Lek (19 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (10,413 Kč) | 25,886 Kč | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (8,043 Kč) | 19,136 Kč | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (3,621 Kč) | 4,405 Kč | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (7,672 Kč) | 17,342 Kč | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (4,830 Kč) | 13,035 Kč | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (3,698 Kč) | 1,677 Kč | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (287 Kč) | 336 Kč | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (6,022 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (2,288 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (147 Kč) | 271 Kč | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (58 Kč) | 286 Kč | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (527 Kč) | 1,844 Kč | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (569 Kč) | 931 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (1,447 Kč) | 1,752 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (2,529 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (105,375 Kč) | 535,415 Kč | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Lek (33 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,559 Lek (329 Kč) | 544 Kč | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (129 Kč) | 137 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (212 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (569 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (200 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (83 Kč) | 109 Kč | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (89 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (40 Kč) | 44 Kč | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (81 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 513 Lek (108 Kč) | 456 Kč | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,572 Lek (753 Kč) | 506 Kč | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,758 Lek (370 Kč) | 356 Kč | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (727 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (1,769 Kč) | 966 Kč | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (169 Kč) | 168 Kč | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 186 Lek (39 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 373 Lek (79 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (9,527 Kč) | 12,443 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (4.21 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (972 Kč) | 919 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (67 Kč) | 114 Kč | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 860 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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