Cost of living in Albania compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (CHF 8) | CHF 26 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (CHF 5.53) | CHF 16 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (CHF 4.27) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (CHF 1.69) | CHF 1.73 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (CHF 2.70) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (CHF 1.16) | CHF 4.49 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (CHF 4.16) | CHF 11 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (CHF 1.38) | CHF 4.28 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.43 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.14 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (CHF 11) | CHF 13 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (CHF 1.67) | CHF 2.75 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (CHF 0.82) | CHF 2.66 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (CHF 799) | CHF 3,746 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (CHF 480) | CHF 2,813 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (CHF 202) | CHF 231 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (CHF 527) | CHF 2,181 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (CHF 2,019) | CHF 1,591 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (CHF 182) | CHF 125 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (CHF 41) | CHF 55 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (CHF 363) | CHF 472 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (CHF 273) | CHF 110 | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (CHF 11) | CHF 20 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (CHF 34) | CHF 111 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (CHF 39) | CHF 63 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (CHF 81) | CHF 121 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (CHF 120) | CHF 190 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (CHF 9,030) | CHF 37,102 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (CHF 1.89) | CHF 1.86 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (CHF 14) | CHF 79 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (CHF 11) | CHF 13 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (CHF 28) | CHF 211 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 5.94 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (CHF 3.32) | CHF 4.15 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (CHF 4.85) | CHF 7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (CHF 2.38) | CHF 3.09 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (CHF 2.83) | CHF 3.81 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (CHF 7) | CHF 53 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Albania | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (CHF 27) | CHF 79 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (CHF 16) | CHF 38 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (CHF 41) | CHF 126 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (CHF 12) | CHF 18 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (CHF 2.17) | CHF 5.21 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (CHF 3.61) | CHF 7 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (CHF 681) | CHF 702 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (CHF 0.23) | CHF 0.33 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (CHF 33) | CHF 88 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (CHF 2.96) | CHF 9 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,036 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland
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