Cost of living in Albania compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (974 Дин.) | 1,850 Дин. | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (914 Дин.) | 1,006 Дин. | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (423 Дин.) | 401 Дин. | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (204 Дин.) | 139 Дин. | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (427 Дин.) | 301 Дин. | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (209 Дин.) | 201 Дин. | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (796 Дин.) | 598 Дин. | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (156 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (119 Дин.) | 100 Дин. | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (119 Дин.) | 90 Дин. | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (1,187 Дин.) | 1,372 Дин. | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (225 Дин.) | 163 Дин. | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (87 Дин.) | 91 Дин. | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (81,497 Дин.) | 137,959 Дин. | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (57,804 Дин.) | 77,149 Дин. | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (16,025 Дин.) | 20,094 Дин. | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (77,137 Дин.) | 81,641 Дин. | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (29,668 Дин.) | 51,311 Дин. | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (10,611 Дин.) | 12,769 Дин. | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (6,659 Дин.) | 2,774 Дин. | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (34,621 Дин.) | 32,729 Дин. | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (24,082 Дин.) | 16,680 Дин. | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (1,538 Дин.) | 1,397 Дин. | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (1,138 Дин.) | 834 Дин. | + 36% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (4,649 Дин.) | 9,469 Дин. | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (4,229 Дин.) | 4,295 Дин. | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (10,288 Дин.) | 10,975 Дин. | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (15,383 Дин.) | 12,542 Дин. | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (652,699 Дин.) | 2,509,890 Дин. | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (224 Дин.) | 201 Дин. | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (1,840 Дин.) | 2,487 Дин. | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (237 Дин.) | 716 Дин. | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (794 Дин.) | 453 Дин. | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (2,967 Дин.) | 4,439 Дин. | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (297 Дин.) | 425 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (445 Дин.) | 484 Дин. | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (491 Дин.) | 586 Дин. | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (396 Дин.) | 221 Дин. | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (454 Дин.) | 230 Дин. | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (670 Дин.) | 896 Дин. | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (3,630 Дин.) | 3,559 Дин. | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (1,899 Дин.) | 1,309 Дин. | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,698 Дин. | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (5,445 Дин.) | 5,426 Дин. | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (949 Дин.) | 749 Дин. | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (237 Дин.) | 239 Дин. | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (372 Дин.) | 322 Дин. | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (89,004 Дин.) | 79,285 Дин. | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 10 Дин. | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (4,816 Дин.) | 4,627 Дин. | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (387 Дин.) | 426 Дин. | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 730 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Serbia
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