Cost of living in Albania compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (€7) | €15 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (€3.35) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (€2.63) | €4.12 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (€1.05) | €1.25 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 179 Lek (€1.44) | €3.89 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (€0.95) | €1.54 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (€3.19) | €4.96 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (€1.06) | €1.52 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (€0.60) | €0.95 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (€0.93) | €1.33 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (€8) | €9 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (€1.42) | €1.98 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (€0.66) | €0.71 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (€387) | €764 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (€264) | €503 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (€64) | €111 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 38,407 Lek (€310) | €443 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (€225) | €336 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (€39) | €77 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,334 Lek (€11) | €20 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (€350) | €302 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (€75) | €109 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (€4.47) | €7 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (€2.42) | €5.95 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 34% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (€53) | €75 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (€59) | €30 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (€77) | €86 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (€127) | €102 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (€22,564) | €20,541 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (€1.45) | €1.57 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (€12) | €30 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 726 Lek (€5.85) | €4.70 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (€11) | €9 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (€22) | €37 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (€7) | €4.52 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (€5.75) | €3.51 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (€3.66) | €3.96 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (€1.51) | €1.76 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (€3.12) | €2.46 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 Lek (€3.52) | €11 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (€27) | €29 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (€11) | €15 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (€27) | €41 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (€40) | €49 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (€1.30) | €3.89 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (€3.24) | €4.10 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (€201) | €455 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,303 Lek (€35) | €37 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 321 Lek (€2.59) | €4.60 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Greece
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