Cost of living in Albania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (31 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (29 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (13 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (6 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (21 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (4.97 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (3.79 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (3.59 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (43 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (2.53 ₪) | 5.94 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (2,251 ₪) | 7,079 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (1,582 ₪) | 5,853 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (511 ₪) | 774 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (1,771 ₪) | 5,205 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (897 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (338 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (57 ₪) | 76 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (1,104 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (768 ₪) | 662 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (49 ₪) | 39 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (36 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (148 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (135 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (328 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (491 ₪) | 480 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (20,819 ₪) | 152,955 ₪ | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (7 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (59 ₪) | 246 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (8 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (25 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (95 ₪) | 393 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (9 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (14 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (16 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (13 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (14 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (21 ₪) | 77 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (116 ₪) | 170 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (61 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 360 ₪ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (174 ₪) | 299 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (30 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (12 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (2,839 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.33 ₪ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (137 ₪) | 223 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (12 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 475 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Israel
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