Cost of living in Albania compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (E£ 108) | E£ 100 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (E£ 64) | E£ 75 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (E£ 38) | E£ 44 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (E£ 19) | E£ 17 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (E£ 28) | E£ 20 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (E£ 15) | E£ 6 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (E£ 54) | E£ 36 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (E£ 14) | E£ 24 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (E£ 9) | E£ 7 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (E£ 24) | E£ 31 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (E£ 240) | E£ 177 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (E£ 25) | E£ 15 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (E£ 24) | E£ 7 | + 268% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 44% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (E£ 3,849) | E£ 9,026 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (E£ 4,329) | E£ 4,592 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (E£ 4,172) | E£ 704 | + 493% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (E£ 5,770) | E£ 5,440 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (E£ 3,079) | E£ 3,360 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (E£ 3,966) | E£ 501 | + 692% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (E£ 189) | E£ 152 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (E£ 2,362) | E£ 4,538 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (E£ 2,309) | E£ 2,125 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (E£ 94) | E£ 96 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (E£ 46) | E£ 36 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (E£ 385) | E£ 917 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (E£ 416) | E£ 848 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (E£ 1,057) | E£ 2,121 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (E£ 1,848) | E£ 1,289 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 395,100 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (E£ 23) | E£ 8 | + 193% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (E£ 246) | E£ 322 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 83% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (E£ 94) | E£ 35 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (E£ 155) | E£ 61 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (E£ 462) | E£ 226 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (E£ 168) | E£ 131 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (E£ 62) | E£ 43 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (E£ 67) | E£ 36 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (E£ 34) | E£ 20 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (E£ 62) | E£ 18 | + 243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (E£ 71) | E£ 71 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 48% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (E£ 643) | E£ 328 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (E£ 257) | E£ 175 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (E£ 531) | E£ 605 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (E£ 1,293) | E£ 441 | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (E£ 112) | E£ 75 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (E£ 27) | E£ 38 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (E£ 103) | E£ 68 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (E£ 6,960) | E£ 9,759 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (E£ 3.08) | E£ 1.50 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (E£ 621) | E£ 485 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (E£ 49) | E£ 44 | + 12% | |
| 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 983 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 25% more expensive than in Egypt
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