Cost of living in Albania compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (€9) | €19 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (€5.98) | €11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (€4.62) | €6 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (€1.83) | €1.23 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (€2.92) | €4.59 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (€1.26) | €3.25 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (€4.50) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (€1.49) | €2.61 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (€1.02) | €1.88 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (€0.96) | €2.03 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (€12) | €10 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (€1.81) | €2.34 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (€0.89) | €1.24 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (€864) | €1,601 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (€519) | €1,353 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (€218) | €201 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (€570) | €1,110 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (€2,184) | €900 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (€197) | €100 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (€44) | €25 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (€393) | €415 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (€295) | €123 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (€12) | €8 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (€10) | €15 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 19% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (€37) | €93 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (€42) | €43 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (€88) | €92 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (€130) | €104 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (€9,768) | €27,751 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (€2.05) | €1.89 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (€15) | €60 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 14% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (€12) | €3.58 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (€10) | €7 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (€31) | €28 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€9) | €3.65 | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (€3.60) | €4.10 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (€5.25) | €3.26 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (€2.57) | €3.02 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (€3.06) | €3.09 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (€7) | €20 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Albania | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (€29) | €47 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (€17) | €22 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €151 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (€45) | €62 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (€13) | €11 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (€2.35) | €4.08 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (€3.90) | €7 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€737) | €532 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.25) | €0.38 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (€36) | €34 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (€3.19) | €11 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,798 prices entered by 284 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 28% cheaper than in France
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