Cost of living in Albania compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,156 Lek (1,194 Дин.) | 992 Дин. | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (650 Дин.) | 828 Дин. | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (416 Дин.) | 371 Дин. | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (184 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (321 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (200 Дин.) | 185 Дин. | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (449 Дин.) | 456 Дин. | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (169 Дин.) | 117 Дин. | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 128 Lek (132 Дин.) | 98 Дин. | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (103 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,565 Lek (1,617 Дин.) | 716 Дин. | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (183 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (76 Дин.) | 76 Дин. | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (99,087 Дин.) | 135,216 Дин. | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (47,570 Дин.) | 83,740 Дин. | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (17,163 Дин.) | 15,092 Дин. | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (70,739 Дин.) | 83,740 Дин. | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (50,767 Дин.) | 56,275 Дин. | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (26,263 Дин.) | 11,355 Дин. | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,960 Lek (6,156 Дин.) | 2,672 Дин. | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (50,936 Дин.) | 41,323 Дин. | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (30,983 Дин.) | 15,273 Дин. | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (1,433 Дин.) | 904 Дин. | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (562 Дин.) | 712 Дин. | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (4,581 Дин.) | 8,540 Дин. | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (4,048 Дин.) | 3,748 Дин. | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (8,628 Дин.) | 9,886 Дин. | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (10,793 Дин.) | 12,519 Дин. | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (1,026,682 Дин.) | 2,702,540 Дин. | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek (238 Дин.) | 189 Дин. | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,620 Lek (1,673 Дин.) | 3,193 Дин. | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (1,239 Дин.) | 694 Дин. | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (1,033 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (3,209 Дин.) | 2,706 Дин. | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (981 Дин.) | 604 Дин. | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (378 Дин.) | 521 Дин. | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (552 Дин.) | 514 Дин. | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (270 Дин.) | 226 Дин. | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (322 Дин.) | 280 Дин. | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (753 Дин.) | 823 Дин. | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 27% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Albania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (3,098 Дин.) | 2,458 Дин. | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (1,827 Дин.) | 1,389 Дин. | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,799 Дин. | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (4,696 Дин.) | 4,137 Дин. | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (1,197 Дин.) | 744 Дин. | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (247 Дин.) | 218 Дин. | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (377 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (77,458 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (26 Дин.) | 11 Дин. | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (3,781 Дин.) | 3,455 Дин. | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (353 Дин.) | 401 Дин. | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 743 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Serbia
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