Cost of living in Albania compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (92 kr) | 122 kr | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 705 Lek (66 kr) | 88 kr | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (31 kr) | 62 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (18 kr) | 13 kr | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Lek (23 kr) | 39 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 Lek (14 kr) | 38 kr | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (66 kr) | 53 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (13 kr) | 27 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (9 kr) | 13 kr | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 119 Lek (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (134 kr) | 112 kr | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Lek (17 kr) | 22 kr | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 104 Lek (10 kr) | 22 kr | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 83,792 Lek (7,807 kr) | 16,808 kr | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (3,595 kr) | 13,092 kr | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (946 kr) | 915 kr | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,234 Lek (4,587 kr) | 9,977 kr | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (3,584 kr) | 6,778 kr | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (894 kr) | 493 kr | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (187 kr) | 261 kr | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (5,156 kr) | 3,242 kr | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (1,145 kr) | 1,113 kr | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,210 Lek (113 kr) | 133 kr | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (77 kr) | 164 kr | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (498 kr) | 892 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,030 Lek (375 kr) | 411 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,022 Lek (934 kr) | 887 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (1,358 kr) | 1,180 kr | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (155,081 kr) | 261,139 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 221 Lek (21 kr) | 20 kr | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (149 kr) | 742 kr | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (65 kr) | 70 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (93 kr) | 100 kr | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (346 kr) | 249 kr | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (88 kr) | 33 kr | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek (36 kr) | 26 kr | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 597 Lek (56 kr) | 33 kr | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 260 Lek (24 kr) | 22 kr | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 302 Lek (28 kr) | 20 kr | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 698 Lek (65 kr) | 281 kr | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Albania | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (289 kr) | 464 kr | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,731 Lek (161 kr) | 291 kr | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (303 kr) | 810 kr | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (412 kr) | 902 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Lek (62 kr) | 138 kr | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 244 Lek (23 kr) | 41 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (30 kr) | 77 kr | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (6,782 kr) | 7,113 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (2.33 kr) | 1.62 kr | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,554 Lek (424 kr) | 344 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 348 Lek (32 kr) | 65 kr | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 817 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Sweden
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