Cost of living in Albania compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (672 Дин.) | 1,097 Дин. | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (399 Дин.) | 536 Дин. | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (236 Дин.) | 253 Дин. | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (118 Дин.) | 95 Дин. | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (177 Дин.) | 165 Дин. | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (93 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (338 Дин.) | 482 Дин. | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (88 Дин.) | 103 Дин. | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (58 Дин.) | 57 Дин. | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (150 Дин.) | 83 Дин. | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (1,498 Дин.) | 666 Дин. | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (153 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (150 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (24,008 Дин.) | 60,441 Дин. | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (27,002 Дин.) | 44,700 Дин. | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (26,022 Дин.) | 12,804 Дин. | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (35,990 Дин.) | 40,074 Дин. | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (19,207 Дин.) | 23,941 Дин. | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (24,737 Дин.) | 8,041 Дин. | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (1,176 Дин.) | 1,471 Дин. | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (14,732 Дин.) | 37,836 Дин. | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (14,405 Дин.) | 9,476 Дин. | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (588 Дин.) | 746 Дин. | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (288 Дин.) | 397 Дин. | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (2,401 Дин.) | 8,992 Дин. | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (2,593 Дин.) | 3,893 Дин. | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (6,592 Дин.) | 9,374 Дин. | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (11,524 Дин.) | 9,448 Дин. | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 2,305,120 Дин. | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (144 Дин.) | 143 Дин. | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (1,537 Дин.) | 2,434 Дин. | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 45% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (587 Дин.) | 493 Дин. | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (966 Дин.) | 376 Дин. | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (2,881 Дин.) | 2,266 Дин. | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (1,047 Дин.) | 486 Дин. | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (387 Дин.) | 314 Дин. | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (415 Дин.) | 339 Дин. | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (212 Дин.) | 160 Дин. | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (389 Дин.) | 158 Дин. | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (440 Дин.) | 487 Дин. | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 52% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (4,008 Дин.) | 1,884 Дин. | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (1,601 Дин.) | 866 Дин. | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (3,312 Дин.) | 2,516 Дин. | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (8,062 Дин.) | 2,916 Дин. | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (698 Дин.) | 593 Дин. | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (170 Дин.) | 195 Дин. | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (644 Дин.) | 225 Дин. | + 187% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (43,414 Дин.) | 64,335 Дин. | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (19 Дин.) | 12 Дин. | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (3,871 Дин.) | 2,997 Дин. | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (305 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 847 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Serbia
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