Cost of living in Albania compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (kr62) | kr151 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (kr59) | kr94 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (kr27) | kr44 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (kr12) | kr14 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (kr25) | kr40 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (kr12) | kr32 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (kr42) | kr54 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (kr10) | kr20 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (kr7) | kr12 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (kr7) | kr12 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (kr86) | kr83 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (kr14) | kr20 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (kr5.09) | kr8 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 70% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (kr4,529) | kr20,674 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (kr3,182) | kr15,428 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (kr1,028) | kr1,312 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (kr3,562) | kr11,535 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (kr1,804) | kr8,704 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (kr681) | kr1,080 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (kr114) | kr445 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (kr2,221) | kr2,502 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (kr1,545) | kr675 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (kr99) | kr54 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (kr73) | kr272 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (kr298) | kr797 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (kr271) | kr351 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (kr660) | kr830 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (kr987) | kr1,165 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 71% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (kr41,877) | kr374,415 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (kr14) | kr14 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (kr118) | kr651 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (kr15) | kr65 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (kr51) | kr280 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (kr190) | kr400 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (kr19) | kr41 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (kr29) | kr22 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (kr31) | kr25 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (kr25) | kr16 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (kr29) | kr17 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (kr43) | kr371 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (kr233) | kr454 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (kr122) | kr261 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr1,599 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (kr349) | kr771 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (kr61) | kr126 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (kr15) | kr45 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (kr24) | kr54 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (kr5,711) | kr5,245 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.82 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (kr275) | kr299 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (kr25) | kr62 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 611 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Denmark
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