Cost of living in Albania compared to Sweden
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (95 kr) | 114 kr | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (72 kr) | 90 kr | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (30 kr) | 53 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (14 kr) | 13 kr | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (26 kr) | 38 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (16 kr) | 34 kr | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (63 kr) | 51 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (12 kr) | 27 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (9 kr) | 12 kr | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (9 kr) | 17 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (129 kr) | 99 kr | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (14 kr) | 22 kr | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (8 kr) | 21 kr | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (6,662 kr) | 16,664 kr | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (3,453 kr) | 12,453 kr | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (909 kr) | 1,030 kr | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (5,143 kr) | 9,554 kr | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (3,442 kr) | 6,682 kr | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (859 kr) | 562 kr | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (180 kr) | 287 kr | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (4,952 kr) | 3,242 kr | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (1,100 kr) | 1,113 kr | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (71 kr) | 150 kr | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (74 kr) | 164 kr | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (618 kr) | 863 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (419 kr) | 309 kr | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (1,161 kr) | 887 kr | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (1,688 kr) | 1,180 kr | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (148,943 kr) | 261,139 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 221 Lek (20 kr) | 19 kr | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (142 kr) | 754 kr | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (63 kr) | 70 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (90 kr) | 100 kr | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (392 kr) | 249 kr | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (85 kr) | 33 kr | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (39 kr) | 35 kr | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (60 kr) | 33 kr | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (22 kr) | 22 kr | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (25 kr) | 20 kr | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (73 kr) | 281 kr | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (278 kr) | 478 kr | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (135 kr) | 284 kr | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (291 kr) | 810 kr | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (396 kr) | 902 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (55 kr) | 138 kr | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (19 kr) | 41 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Lek (30 kr) | 71 kr | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (6,514 kr) | 7,113 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (2.24 kr) | 1.62 kr | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,022 Lek (449 kr) | 333 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 324 Lek (29 kr) | 67 kr | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 771 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Sweden
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