Cost of living in Albania compared to Italy
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Albania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (€3.60) | €5.40 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (€1.66) | €1.45 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (€3.33) | €3.81 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (€1.65) | €3.14 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (€5.64) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (€1.34) | €2.28 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (€0.93) | €1.77 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (€0.94) | €1.39 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (€12) | €8 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.94) | €2.64 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (€0.68) | €1.61 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Albania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (€607) | €1,551 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (€427) | €1,048 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€138) | €194 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (€478) | €1,104 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (€242) | €759 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (€91) | €146 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (€15) | €34 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€298) | €304 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€207) | €116 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €7 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Albania | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€40) | €82 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €38 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€89) | €97 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€132) | €120 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Albania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,616) | €28,500 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (€1.92) | €1.82 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (€16) | €38 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Albania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.04) | €9 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€26) | €101 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.55) | €7 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.83) | €3.82 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.22) | €3.34 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.41) | €2.80 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.90) | €2.21 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.76) | €20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Albania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (€31) | €40 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €18 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €91 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (€47) | €80 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (€8) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.04) | €1.96 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.20) | €5.29 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€766) | €1,398 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (€37) | €54 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (€3.33) | €5.99 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,621 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Italy
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