Cost of living in Albania compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (2,061 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (1,223 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (725 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (362 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (543 Ft) | 612 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (284 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (1,036 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (270 Ft) | 430 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (177 Ft) | 279 Ft | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (461 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (4,594 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (469 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (461 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 185% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (73,612 Ft) | 308,530 Ft | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (82,790 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (79,787 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (110,349 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (58,890 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (75,844 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (3,607 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (45,169 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (44,167 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (1,803 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (883 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (7,361 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (7,950 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (20,212 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (35,334 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 6,763,580 Ft | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (442 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (4,711 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (1,800 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (2,962 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (8,833 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (3,209 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (1,187 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (1,274 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (649 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (1,193 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (1,349 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 41% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (12,289 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (4,909 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (10,156 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (24,719 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (2,139 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (523 Ft) | 664 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (1,975 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 289% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (133,112 Ft) | 173,185 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (59 Ft) | 32 Ft | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (11,869 Ft) | 11,019 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (936 Ft) | 1,437 Ft | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 940 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Hungary
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