Cost of living in Albania compared to Malta
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,156 Lek (€10) | €26 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (€5.55) | €10 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (€3.55) | €4.97 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (€1.57) | €0.92 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (€2.74) | €2.78 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (€1.71) | €4.00 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (€3.84) | €4.25 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (€1.45) | €1.00 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 128 Lek (€1.13) | €2.69 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (€0.88) | €1.22 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,565 Lek (€14) | €9 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (€1.56) | €1.66 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (€0.65) | €0.84 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (€846) | €1,544 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (€406) | €1,046 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (€147) | €86 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (€604) | €1,323 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (€434) | €842 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (€224) | €72 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,960 Lek (€53) | €35 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (€435) | €392 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (€265) | €95 | + 178% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (€12) | €7 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (€4.80) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (€39) | €80 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (€35) | €57 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (€74) | €86 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (€92) | €75 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (€8,767) | €26,952 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek (€2.03) | €1.34 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,620 Lek (€14) | €25 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (€11) | €3.00 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (€9) | €20 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (€27) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€8) | €12 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (€3.23) | €3.75 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (€4.71) | €4.54 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (€2.31) | €3.30 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (€2.75) | €1.40 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (€6) | €16 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (€26) | €45 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (€16) | €17 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €28 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (€40) | €117 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (€10) | €11 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (€2.11) | €2.20 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (€3.22) | €3.48 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€661) | €634 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.22) | €0.54 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (€32) | €54 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (€3.01) | €5.31 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 376 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Malta
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