Cost of living in Albania compared to Slovakia
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Albania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (€3.46) | €4.32 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (€1.55) | €1.50 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (€3.33) | €4.21 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (€2.01) | €4.25 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (€4.05) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (€1.82) | €1.98 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (€0.94) | €1.94 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (€1.10) | €1.28 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (€13) | €10 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.93) | €2.13 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (€0.51) | €1.23 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Albania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (€555) | €1,320 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (€425) | €900 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€137) | €384 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (€305) | €787 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (€241) | €585 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (€91) | €121 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (€13) | €14 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€297) | €500 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€206) | €350 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €12 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Albania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€40) | €65 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €35 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€88) | €98 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€132) | €106 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Albania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,592) | €30,000 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (€1.86) | €1.58 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Lek (€20) | €14 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Albania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.03) | €8 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €3.00 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€25) | €50 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.54) | €5.50 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.81) | €3.75 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.20) | €2.91 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.39) | €1.32 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.89) | €4.00 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.74) | €17 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Albania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (€31) | €33 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €21 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €25 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (€47) | €91 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (€8) | €7 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.03) | €3.54 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.18) | €2.32 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€763) | €293 | + 160% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (€37) | €30 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (€3.55) | €10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 246 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Slovakia
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