Cost of living in Albania compared to Malta
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (€8) | €25 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (€3.43) | €4.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (€1.53) | €1.09 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (€3.30) | €2.65 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (€1.99) | €2.26 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (€4.01) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (€1.80) | €2.50 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (€0.93) | €2.00 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (€1.09) | €1.75 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (€13) | €12 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.91) | €2.00 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (€0.51) | €1.50 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (€550) | €1,630 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (€421) | €1,464 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€136) | €93 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (€302) | €1,093 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (€239) | €739 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (€90) | €69 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (€13) | €15 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€294) | €392 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€204) | €120 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €7 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€39) | €80 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €30 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€87) | €100 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€131) | €120 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,541) | €26,952 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (€1.84) | €1.34 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,771 Lek (€18) | €21 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.02) | €12 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €20 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€25) | €15 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.52) | €12 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.78) | €3.00 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.16) | €3.26 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.36) | €2.87 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.85) | €2.50 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.69) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Albania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (€31) | €60 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €21 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €80 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (€46) | €100 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.02) | €3.50 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.16) | €4.09 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€756) | €634 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (€36) | €54 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (€3.56) | €5.90 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 120 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Malta
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