Cost of living in Albania compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (€5.55) | €8 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (€4.82) | €5.66 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (€2.01) | €2.88 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (€0.96) | €0.78 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (€1.54) | €1.80 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek (€0.68) | €1.92 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (€2.95) | €3.93 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek (€0.70) | €1.50 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (€0.49) | €0.89 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (€1.18) | €0.73 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (€10) | €6 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek (€1.22) | €1.39 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (€0.66) | €0.70 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (€401) | €841 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (€310) | €676 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (€139) | €141 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (€295) | €608 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (€186) | €443 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (€142) | €75 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (€11) | €11 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (€232) | €297 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (€88) | €80 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (€5.66) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (€2.23) | €7 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek (€22) | €62 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (€22) | €35 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek (€51) | €83 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (€97) | €97 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (€4,055) | €18,260 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (€1.22) | €1.21 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (€13) | €27 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Slovakia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (€4.96) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (€8) | €4.79 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (€22) | €25 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (€8) | €3.31 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (€3.19) | €3.76 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (€3.41) | €2.91 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (€1.52) | €1.07 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (€3.12) | €1.46 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek (€3.85) | €17 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (€24) | €24 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (€14) | €14 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (€28) | €55 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek (€58) | €44 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (€6) | €5.98 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek (€1.47) | €2.23 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (€2.63) | €1.61 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (€367) | €293 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (€0.16) | €0.10 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (€37) | €32 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (€2.59) | €5.07 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 535 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Slovakia
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