Cost of living in Albania compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (€3.34) | €9 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Lek (€2.61) | €5.49 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (€1.03) | €1.09 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175 Lek (€1.41) | €3.87 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (€0.95) | €2.84 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (€3.19) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (€1.05) | €2.50 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Lek (€0.54) | €1.69 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (€0.92) | €2.12 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (€8) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 158 Lek (€1.27) | €2.06 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (€0.66) | €1.09 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 72% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (€386) | €1,911 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 37,325 Lek (€300) | €1,248 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,962 Lek (€56) | €154 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,250 Lek (€292) | €1,002 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (€224) | €715 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (€39) | €105 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,299 Lek (€10) | €25 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,826 Lek (€224) | €358 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (€75) | €70 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (€4.46) | €7 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (€2.41) | €13 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 15% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (€53) | €90 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (€59) | €33 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Lek (€64) | €102 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (€127) | €121 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 49% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (€22,533) | €26,360 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (€1.45) | €1.45 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (€12) | €64 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 785 Lek (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (€11) | €7 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (€22) | €25 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (€7) | €4.51 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (€5.74) | €3.34 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (€3.65) | €3.88 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (€1.50) | €1.65 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (€3.11) | €2.02 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (€4.02) | €22 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (€27) | €38 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (€11) | €21 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (€27) | €77 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (€40) | €58 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (€7) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (€1.29) | €3.82 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (€3.24) | €6 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (€201) | €488 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,231 Lek (€34) | €38 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 306 Lek (€2.46) | €10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 50% cheaper than in France
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