Cost of living in Albania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (₨813) | ₨414 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (₨783) | ₨353 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (₨333) | ₨177 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (₨149) | ₨63 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (₨321) | ₨103 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (₨194) | ₨45 | + 331% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (₨390) | ₨254 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (₨175) | ₨196 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (₨91) | ₨40 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (₨106) | ₨171 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (₨1,265) | ₨908 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (₨186) | ₨95 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (₨49) | ₨43 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (₨53,449) | ₨46,983 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (₨40,919) | ₨29,753 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (₨13,220) | ₨5,571 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (₨31,701) | ₨30,891 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (₨24,701) | ₨18,623 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (₨6,650) | ₨4,707 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,242 Lek (₨1,216) | ₨772 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (₨28,560) | ₨26,656 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (₨19,866) | ₨12,082 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (₨1,269) | ₨555 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (₨939) | ₨704 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (₨3,835) | ₨2,484 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (₨3,489) | ₨2,578 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (₨8,487) | ₨4,084 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (₨12,690) | ₨2,961 | + 329% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (₨538,435) | ₨1,800,510 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (₨179) | ₨104 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,771 Lek (₨1,734) | ₨1,476 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (₨196) | ₨94 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (₨655) | ₨262 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (₨2,447) | ₨1,182 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (₨245) | ₨391 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (₨367) | ₨229 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (₨405) | ₨269 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (₨327) | ₨195 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (₨374) | ₨99 | + 279% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (₨552) | ₨303 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Albania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (₨2,994) | ₨1,334 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (₨1,566) | ₨620 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,539 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (₨4,491) | ₨2,260 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (₨782) | ₨709 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (₨196) | ₨234 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (₨307) | ₨199 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (₨73,423) | ₨42,549 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (₨3,541) | ₨1,807 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (₨346) | ₨277 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,363 prices entered by 601 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 37% more expensive than in India
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