Cost of living in Albania compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Albania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (€5.28) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 399 Lek (€3.50) | €4.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 181 Lek (€1.59) | €0.73 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 Lek (€2.70) | €3.01 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 Lek (€1.65) | €9 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (€5.43) | €5.99 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (€1.46) | €1.16 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (€1.21) | €1.05 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (€0.97) | €0.85 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (€14) | €7 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (€1.54) | €1.43 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (€0.89) | €0.86 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Albania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (€841) | €997 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (€404) | €635 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (€146) | €200 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (€600) | €835 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (€431) | €501 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (€223) | €67 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,960 Lek (€52) | €11 | + 372% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (€432) | €344 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (€263) | €169 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (€12) | €19 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (€4.77) | €12 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Albania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (€34) | €80 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (€73) | €100 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (€92) | €80 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Albania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (€8,715) | €24,454 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek (€2.02) | €1.70 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Lek (€14) | €33 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Albania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (€11) | €8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (€9) | €4.79 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (€27) | €50 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€8) | €2.44 | + 242% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (€3.21) | €3.76 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (€4.68) | €2.91 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (€2.29) | €1.46 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (€2.73) | €2.08 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (€6) | €21 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Albania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (€26) | €27 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (€16) | €23 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €162 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (€40) | €46 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (€2.10) | €2.19 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (€3.20) | €2.00 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€658) | €293 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.22) | €0.11 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (€32) | €30 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (€3.00) | €4.74 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 336 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Slovakia
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