Cost of living in Albania compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (kr 105) | kr 253 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (kr 109) | kr 154 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (kr 45) | kr 86 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (kr 19) | kr 25 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (kr 42) | kr 60 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (kr 25) | kr 47 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (kr 58) | kr 94 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (kr 22) | kr 35 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (kr 11) | kr 24 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (kr 14) | kr 34 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (kr 155) | kr 203 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (kr 23) | kr 45 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (kr 7) | kr 32 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 66% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (kr 6,548) | kr 20,456 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (kr 5,697) | kr 17,702 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (kr 843) | kr 2,141 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (kr 3,900) | kr 14,879 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (kr 3,039) | kr 13,266 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (kr 818) | kr 2,400 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (kr 159) | kr 221 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (kr 3,513) | kr 5,761 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (kr 2,444) | kr 1,834 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (kr 72) | kr 118 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (kr 115) | kr 433 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (kr 472) | kr 1,115 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (kr 429) | kr 488 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (kr 1,806) | kr 1,236 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (kr 1,561) | kr 1,507 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 57% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (kr 66,236) | kr 366,308 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (kr 23) | kr 22 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (kr 207) | kr 732 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (kr 24) | kr 65 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (kr 81) | kr 107 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (kr 301) | kr 659 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (kr 30) | kr 50 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (kr 45) | kr 42 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (kr 50) | kr 41 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (kr 40) | kr 52 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (kr 46) | kr 29 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (kr 68) | kr 481 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Albania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (kr 545) | kr 481 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (kr 169) | kr 339 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr 800 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (kr 974) | kr 946 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (kr 172) | kr 151 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (kr 24) | kr 59 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (kr 38) | kr 100 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (kr 9,032) | kr 6,879 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr 1.11 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (kr 495) | kr 572 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (kr 42) | kr 143 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 706 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Norway
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