Cost of living in Albania compared to Germany
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Albania | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (€8) | €16 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (€8) | €10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (€3.60) | €5.58 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (€1.74) | €1.26 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (€3.64) | €3.93 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (€1.78) | €2.89 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (€1.33) | €2.77 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (€1.01) | €1.85 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (€1.01) | €1.15 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (€10) | €7 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.92) | €2.00 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (€0.74) | €1.85 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Albania | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (€694) | €1,802 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (€492) | €1,455 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€137) | €243 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (€657) | €1,189 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (€253) | €891 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (€90) | €158 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (€57) | €33 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€295) | €440 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€205) | €112 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €6 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €17 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Albania | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€40) | €88 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €40 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€88) | €93 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€131) | €133 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Albania | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,560) | €31,877 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (€1.90) | €1.78 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (€16) | €50 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Albania | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.02) | €9 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€25) | €73 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.53) | €4.18 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.79) | €2.85 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.18) | €3.08 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.38) | €1.96 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.86) | €1.76 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.70) | €23 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Albania | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (€31) | €45 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €24 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €125 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (€46) | €64 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (€8) | €11 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.02) | €4.09 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.17) | €4.41 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€758) | €633 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (€41) | €43 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (€3.29) | €8 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,218 prices entered by 347 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Germany
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