Cost of living in Albania compared to Spain
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Albania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (€9) | €17 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (€5.75) | €9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (€4.45) | €3.86 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (€1.76) | €1.04 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (€2.81) | €3.05 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (€1.21) | €2.26 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (€4.33) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (€1.43) | €1.96 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (€0.99) | €1.31 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (€0.92) | €1.06 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (€12) | €7 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (€1.74) | €2.02 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (€0.86) | €1.01 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Albania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (€832) | €1,281 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (€499) | €876 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (€210) | €122 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (€549) | €820 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (€2,102) | €603 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (€190) | €82 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (€43) | €27 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (€378) | €346 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (€284) | €101 | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (€11) | €8 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (€10) | €11 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Albania | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (€36) | €75 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (€40) | €31 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (€85) | €82 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (€125) | €90 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Albania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (€9,402) | €26,246 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (€1.97) | €1.64 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (€15) | €30 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Albania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (€11) | €8 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (€9) | €7 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (€29) | €62 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€9) | €3.97 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (€3.46) | €2.66 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (€5.05) | €3.34 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (€2.47) | €2.05 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (€2.95) | €1.98 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (€7) | €17 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Albania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (€28) | €33 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (€17) | €16 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €61 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (€43) | €49 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (€13) | €10 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (€2.26) | €2.67 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (€3.76) | €4.64 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€709) | €525 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.24) | €0.17 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (€35) | €48 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (€3.09) | €5.21 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,093 prices entered by 1,101 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Spain
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