Cost of living in Albania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (36 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (23 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (18 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (11 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (4.87 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (17 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (5.77 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (3.97 ₪) | 4.83 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (3.73 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (48 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (3.46 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (3,353 ₪) | 8,790 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (2,013 ₪) | 6,491 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (847 ₪) | 650 ₪ | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (2,212 ₪) | 4,924 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (8,473 ₪) | 3,614 ₪ | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (766 ₪) | 376 ₪ | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (173 ₪) | 97 ₪ | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (1,525 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (1,144 ₪) | 436 ₪ | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (46 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (40 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (144 ₪) | 328 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (163 ₪) | 186 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (341 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (504 ₪) | 486 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (37,902 ₪) | 144,123 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (59 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (46 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (38 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (118 ₪) | 411 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (36 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (14 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (20 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (10 ₪) | 4.93 ₪ | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (12 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (28 ₪) | 66 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Albania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (114 ₪) | 155 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (67 ₪) | 91 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 234 ₪ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (173 ₪) | 279 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (50 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (15 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (2,860 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (0.95 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | + 552% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (140 ₪) | 258 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (12 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,100 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Israel
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