Cost of living in Albania compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (kr 85) | kr 217 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (kr 57) | kr 124 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (kr 42) | kr 73 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (kr 17) | kr 22 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (kr 28) | kr 58 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (kr 15) | kr 40 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (kr 59) | kr 83 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (kr 16) | kr 30 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (kr 13) | kr 22 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (kr 10) | kr 32 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (kr 154) | kr 176 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (kr 17) | kr 36 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (kr 10) | kr 27 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (kr 9,075) | kr 22,866 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (kr 4,357) | kr 16,955 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (kr 1,572) | kr 1,943 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (kr 6,479) | kr 13,302 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (kr 4,649) | kr 10,305 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (kr 2,405) | kr 854 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (kr 171) | kr 431 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (kr 4,665) | kr 3,787 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (kr 2,838) | kr 3,478 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (kr 131) | kr 86 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (kr 52) | kr 453 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (kr 420) | kr 964 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (kr 371) | kr 472 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (kr 790) | kr 999 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (kr 988) | kr 1,215 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 65% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (kr 94,028) | kr 360,840 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (kr 21) | kr 22 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (kr 147) | kr 818 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (kr 114) | kr 66 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (kr 95) | kr 116 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (kr 294) | kr 473 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (kr 90) | kr 45 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (kr 35) | kr 41 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (kr 51) | kr 38 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (kr 25) | kr 26 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (kr 29) | kr 23 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (kr 69) | kr 455 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (kr 284) | kr 1,044 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (kr 167) | kr 286 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr 1,389 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (kr 430) | kr 974 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (kr 113) | kr 153 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (kr 23) | kr 52 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (kr 35) | kr 92 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (kr 7,094) | kr 5,951 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (kr 2.36) | kr 1.37 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (kr 346) | kr 464 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (kr 32) | kr 146 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 749 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Norway
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