Cost of living in Albania compared to Estonia
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Albania | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (€8) | €12 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (€8) | €9 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (€3.45) | €4.15 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (€1.54) | €1.24 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (€3.32) | €2.93 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (€2.01) | €3.97 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (€4.04) | €5.52 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (€1.82) | €2.44 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (€0.94) | €1.33 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (€1.10) | €1.49 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (€13) | €9 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.93) | €2.43 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (€0.51) | €1.01 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Albania | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (€554) | €1,447 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (€424) | €800 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€137) | €323 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (€328) | €779 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (€256) | €566 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (€69) | €204 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,242 Lek (€13) | €22 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€296) | €347 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€206) | €194 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €9 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €23 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Albania | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€40) | €98 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €34 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€88) | €84 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€131) | €121 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Albania | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,579) | €33,491 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (€1.85) | €1.66 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,771 Lek (€18) | €29 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 57% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Albania | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.03) | €18 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €24 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€25) | €71 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.54) | €8 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.80) | €6 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.19) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.39) | €3.07 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.88) | €3.92 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.72) | €32 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Albania | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (€31) | €42 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €24 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €80 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (€47) | €88 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (€8) | €16 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.03) | €4.66 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.18) | €4.99 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€761) | €589 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (€37) | €42 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (€3.59) | €6 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 257 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Estonia
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