Cost of living in Albania compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 79% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (E£ 252) | E£ 165 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (E£ 169) | E£ 112 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (E£ 123) | E£ 73 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (E£ 50) | E£ 25 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (E£ 82) | E£ 40 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (E£ 46) | E£ 9 | + 424% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (E£ 174) | E£ 58 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (E£ 47) | E£ 28 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (E£ 39) | E£ 9 | + 342% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (E£ 31) | E£ 36 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (E£ 456) | E£ 306 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (E£ 49) | E£ 17 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (E£ 28) | E£ 9 | + 227% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 200% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 80,360 Lek (E£ 22,541) | E£ 9,611 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (E£ 12,920) | E£ 4,565 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (E£ 4,661) | E£ 1,042 | + 347% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (E£ 19,213) | E£ 5,537 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (E£ 13,788) | E£ 3,106 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (E£ 7,133) | E£ 814 | + 776% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (E£ 508) | E£ 204 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (E£ 13,834) | E£ 6,805 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (E£ 8,415) | E£ 3,753 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (E£ 389) | E£ 139 | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (E£ 153) | E£ 99 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
| Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (E£ 1,244) | E£ 712 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (E£ 1,099) | E£ 1,528 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (E£ 2,343) | E£ 1,946 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (E£ 2,931) | E£ 1,019 | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (E£ 278,844) | E£ 738,184 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (E£ 63) | E£ 10 | + 559% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (E£ 436) | E£ 428 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 180% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (E£ 337) | E£ 36 | + 847% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (E£ 280) | E£ 87 | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (E£ 872) | E£ 278 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (E£ 266) | E£ 65 | + 312% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (E£ 103) | E£ 62 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (E£ 150) | E£ 73 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (E£ 73) | E£ 30 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (E£ 87) | E£ 26 | + 237% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (E£ 204) | E£ 79 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 96% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Albania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (E£ 841) | E£ 349 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (E£ 496) | E£ 204 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 698 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (E£ 1,276) | E£ 760 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (E£ 336) | E£ 104 | + 223% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (E£ 67) | E£ 51 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (E£ 102) | E£ 72 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (E£ 21,037) | E£ 16,963 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (E£ 7) | E£ 0.36 | + 1863% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (E£ 1,027) | E£ 596 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 346 Lek (E£ 97) | E£ 49 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,538 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 73% more expensive than in Egypt
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