Cost of living in Albania compared to Portugal
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 804 Lek (€8) | €12 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (€3.76) | €3.36 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 162 Lek (€1.64) | €0.95 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (€3.52) | €3.32 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (€2.08) | €2.01 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (€4.90) | €4.90 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (€1.82) | €1.81 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (€0.89) | €1.37 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (€1.19) | €1.09 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,465 Lek (€15) | €5.76 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.93) | €2.22 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (€0.59) | €0.91 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (€553) | €1,465 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (€481) | €1,005 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (€71) | €112 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (€329) | €1,018 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (€256) | €729 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (€69) | €88 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (€13) | €26 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€296) | €326 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€206) | €127 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€40) | €82 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €30 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (€152) | €85 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€132) | €90 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,589) | €26,809 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (€1.92) | €1.70 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (€17) | €36 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.03) | €5.32 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €4.58 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€25) | €65 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.54) | €3.22 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.81) | €3.46 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.20) | €3.56 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.39) | €1.59 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.89) | €2.04 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.73) | €14 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Albania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (€46) | €31 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (€14) | €13 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €54 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (€82) | €45 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (€14) | €8 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.03) | €2.90 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.18) | €2.11 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€762) | €417 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (€42) | €34 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (€3.64) | €5.38 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,446 prices entered by 233 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Portugal
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