Cost of living in Albania compared to Greece
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Albania | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (€3.41) | €4.47 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 146 Lek (€1.47) | €1.68 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 370 Lek (€3.71) | €5.23 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (€1.99) | €2.00 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (€4.00) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 201 Lek (€2.02) | €2.12 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (€0.93) | €1.21 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (€0.95) | €1.45 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (€13) | €14 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.91) | €2.09 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Lek (€0.60) | €1.09 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Albania | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (€548) | €1,090 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (€420) | €728 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€136) | €174 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (€301) | €685 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (€238) | €480 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (€90) | €147 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (€13) | €21 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€293) | €375 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€204) | €125 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €10 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Albania | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €29 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€87) | €93 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€130) | €102 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Albania | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,521) | €23,874 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 178 Lek (€1.79) | €1.85 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (€16) | €26 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Albania | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.01) | €4.48 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€25) | €47 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.51) | €5.03 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.76) | €4.18 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.15) | €4.13 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.35) | €2.44 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.84) | €2.98 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.66) | €13 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Albania | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (€31) | €42 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €17 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €61 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (€46) | €65 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (€8) | €11 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.01) | €4.40 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.14) | €4.70 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€753) | €1,025 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (€36) | €42 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (€3.51) | €4.96 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 818 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Greece
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