Cost of living in Albania compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 68% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (kr 56) | kr 217 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (kr 48) | kr 122 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (kr 20) | kr 72 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (kr 10) | kr 21 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (kr 15) | kr 48 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek (kr 7) | kr 37 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (kr 30) | kr 66 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek (kr 7) | kr 33 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (kr 4.88) | kr 23 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (kr 12) | kr 31 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (kr 97) | kr 160 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek (kr 12) | kr 36 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (kr 7) | kr 20 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 69% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (kr 4,012) | kr 18,061 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (kr 3,099) | kr 13,193 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (kr 1,395) | kr 1,328 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (kr 2,956) | kr 13,005 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (kr 1,861) | kr 9,667 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (kr 1,425) | kr 830 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (kr 111) | kr 396 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (kr 2,320) | kr 3,994 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (kr 881) | kr 1,544 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (kr 57) | kr 110 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (kr 22) | kr 272 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek (kr 224) | kr 893 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (kr 219) | kr 588 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek (kr 509) | kr 876 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (kr 974) | kr 1,780 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 73% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (kr 40,600) | kr 352,685 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (kr 12) | kr 16 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (kr 130) | kr 771 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (kr 50) | kr 106 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (kr 82) | kr 154 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (kr 219) | kr 405 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (kr 77) | kr 55 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (kr 32) | kr 51 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (kr 34) | kr 80 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (kr 15) | kr 23 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (kr 31) | kr 23 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek (kr 39) | kr 457 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (kr 240) | kr 640 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (kr 139) | kr 292 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (kr 280) | kr 1,520 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek (kr 578) | kr 872 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (kr 65) | kr 149 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek (kr 15) | kr 47 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (kr 26) | kr 93 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (kr 3,671) | kr 4,993 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (kr 1.62) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (kr 375) | kr 539 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (kr 26) | kr 137 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 968 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 65% cheaper than in Norway
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