Cost of living in Albania compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (CHF 8) | CHF 28 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (CHF 3.38) | CHF 11 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (CHF 1.63) | CHF 1.75 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (CHF 3.41) | CHF 8 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (CHF 1.67) | CHF 3.86 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (CHF 1.25) | CHF 3.64 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.47 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.59 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (CHF 1.80) | CHF 3.36 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (CHF 0.69) | CHF 2.46 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (CHF 652) | CHF 2,898 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (CHF 462) | CHF 2,318 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (CHF 128) | CHF 364 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (CHF 617) | CHF 1,869 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (CHF 237) | CHF 1,326 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (CHF 85) | CHF 108 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (CHF 53) | CHF 51 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (CHF 277) | CHF 349 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (CHF 193) | CHF 115 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 30 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (CHF 37) | CHF 98 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (CHF 34) | CHF 61 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (CHF 82) | CHF 103 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (CHF 123) | CHF 135 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (CHF 5,218) | CHF 31,584 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (CHF 1.79) | CHF 1.88 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (CHF 15) | CHF 78 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 72% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (CHF 1.90) | CHF 15 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (CHF 24) | CHF 180 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (CHF 2.37) | CHF 5.72 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (CHF 3.56) | CHF 12 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (CHF 3.92) | CHF 11 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (CHF 3.17) | CHF 5.38 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (CHF 3.63) | CHF 5.39 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (CHF 5.35) | CHF 53 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (CHF 29) | CHF 87 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (CHF 15) | CHF 41 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 169 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (CHF 44) | CHF 163 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (CHF 8) | CHF 20 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (CHF 1.90) | CHF 7 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (CHF 2.97) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (CHF 712) | CHF 519 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (CHF 39) | CHF 104 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (CHF 3.09) | CHF 9 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 707 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland
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