Cost of living in Albania compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (218 Kč) | 237 Kč | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (225 Kč) | 197 Kč | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (92 Kč) | 112 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (39 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (86 Kč) | 94 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (51 Kč) | 76 Kč | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (120 Kč) | 134 Kč | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (45 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (22 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (29 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (321 Kč) | 175 Kč | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (47 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (14 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (13,576 Kč) | 35,473 Kč | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (11,813 Kč) | 27,453 Kč | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (1,748 Kč) | 6,118 Kč | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (8,085 Kč) | 24,310 Kč | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (6,300 Kč) | 18,383 Kč | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (1,696 Kč) | 3,871 Kč | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (329 Kč) | 373 Kč | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (7,284 Kč) | 11,619 Kč | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (5,067 Kč) | 4,721 Kč | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (150 Kč) | 346 Kč | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (239 Kč) | 539 Kč | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (978 Kč) | 1,524 Kč | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (890 Kč) | 1,641 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (3,745 Kč) | 2,120 Kč | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (3,237 Kč) | 3,721 Kč | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (137,331 Kč) | 630,289 Kč | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (47 Kč) | 35 Kč | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (429 Kč) | 555 Kč | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (50 Kč) | 173 Kč | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (167 Kč) | 110 Kč | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (624 Kč) | 1,200 Kč | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (62 Kč) | 138 Kč | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (94 Kč) | 116 Kč | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (103 Kč) | 120 Kč | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (83 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (95 Kč) | 125 Kč | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (141 Kč) | 395 Kč | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (1,129 Kč) | 491 Kč | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (350 Kč) | 490 Kč | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,722 Kč | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (2,020 Kč) | 723 Kč | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (356 Kč) | 179 Kč | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (50 Kč) | 76 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (78 Kč) | 57 Kč | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (18,727 Kč) | 16,664 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 3.02 Kč | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (1,027 Kč) | 2,076 Kč | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (87 Kč) | 158 Kč | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 590 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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