Cost of living in Albania compared to Finland
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Albania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek (€8) | €12 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (€5.75) | €9 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (€3.68) | €5.77 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (€1.63) | €1.54 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (€2.83) | €3.25 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (€1.77) | €3.33 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (€3.98) | €5.76 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (€1.50) | €2.14 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 103 Lek (€0.94) | €1.14 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (€0.91) | €2.39 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,400 Lek (€13) | €13 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (€1.62) | €3.50 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (€0.68) | €2.17 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Albania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,862 Lek (€721) | €1,872 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (€421) | €1,416 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (€152) | €144 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,744 Lek (€555) | €1,483 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (€449) | €907 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,335 Lek (€158) | €63 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,499 Lek (€41) | €17 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (€451) | €292 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (€274) | €74 | + 269% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (€13) | €8 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (€4.98) | €43 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Albania | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (€41) | €92 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (€36) | €56 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (€76) | €114 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (€96) | €164 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Albania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (€9,086) | €15,777 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 Lek (€2.27) | €2.07 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (€15) | €57 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Albania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (€11) | €18 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (€9) | €8 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (€28) | €139 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€9) | €5.20 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (€3.34) | €3.08 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (€4.88) | €3.61 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (€2.39) | €1.92 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (€2.85) | €1.73 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (€7) | €31 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Albania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (€27) | €50 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (€16) | €30 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €90 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (€42) | €57 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (€11) | €15 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (€2.19) | €5.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 376 Lek (€3.44) | €7 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€685) | €486 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.23) | €0.07 | + 214% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (€33) | €51 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 339 Lek (€3.10) | €9 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 465 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Finland
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