Cost of living in Albania compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (kr65) | kr135 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (kr43) | kr86 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (kr33) | kr40 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (kr13) | kr13 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (kr21) | kr38 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (kr9) | kr30 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (kr32) | kr50 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (kr11) | kr20 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (kr7) | kr13 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (kr7) | kr13 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (kr88) | kr83 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (kr13) | kr20 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (kr6) | kr21 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (kr6,155) | kr18,498 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (kr3,694) | kr13,760 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (kr1,554) | kr1,411 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (kr4,060) | kr11,844 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (kr15,551) | kr8,746 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (kr1,405) | kr989 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (kr317) | kr231 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (kr2,799) | kr2,807 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (kr2,099) | kr525 | + 300% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (kr85) | kr74 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (kr74) | kr249 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (kr264) | kr794 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (kr298) | kr342 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (kr625) | kr744 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (kr924) | kr1,104 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 65% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (kr69,562) | kr304,123 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (kr15) | kr14 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (kr109) | kr594 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (kr84) | kr36 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (kr70) | kr138 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (kr217) | kr485 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (kr66) | kr44 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (kr26) | kr24 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (kr37) | kr25 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (kr18) | kr19 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (kr22) | kr15 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (kr51) | kr256 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (kr210) | kr420 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (kr124) | kr245 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr859 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (kr318) | kr769 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (kr92) | kr109 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (kr17) | kr43 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (kr28) | kr51 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (kr5,248) | kr5,211 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (kr1.75) | kr1.05 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (kr256) | kr284 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (kr23) | kr59 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 618 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 15, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Denmark
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