Cost of living in Albania compared to Sweden
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (101 kr) | 138 kr | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (66 kr) | 98 kr | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (51 kr) | 72 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (20 kr) | 15 kr | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (32 kr) | 43 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (14 kr) | 37 kr | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (50 kr) | 56 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (16 kr) | 30 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (11 kr) | 14 kr | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (11 kr) | 20 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (136 kr) | 120 kr | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (20 kr) | 24 kr | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (10 kr) | 20 kr | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (9,529 kr) | 20,714 kr | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (5,720 kr) | 14,675 kr | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (2,406 kr) | 2,161 kr | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (6,286 kr) | 13,744 kr | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (24,077 kr) | 9,774 kr | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (2,176 kr) | 1,410 kr | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (490 kr) | 328 kr | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (4,334 kr) | 4,739 kr | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (3,250 kr) | 1,437 kr | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (132 kr) | 113 kr | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (115 kr) | 261 kr | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (409 kr) | 916 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (462 kr) | 440 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (968 kr) | 1,029 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (1,431 kr) | 1,461 kr | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (107,705 kr) | 341,519 kr | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (23 kr) | 21 kr | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (168 kr) | 891 kr | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (130 kr) | 70 kr | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (108 kr) | 211 kr | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (337 kr) | 252 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (103 kr) | 37 kr | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (40 kr) | 34 kr | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (58 kr) | 37 kr | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (28 kr) | 32 kr | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (34 kr) | 19 kr | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (79 kr) | 289 kr | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (325 kr) | 467 kr | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (192 kr) | 310 kr | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,140 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (493 kr) | 898 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (143 kr) | 145 kr | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (26 kr) | 44 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (43 kr) | 76 kr | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (8,126 kr) | 7,556 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (2.71 kr) | 1.96 kr | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (397 kr) | 445 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (35 kr) | 69 kr | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,249 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Sweden
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