Cost of living in Albania compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (54TL) | 40TL | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (47TL) | 27TL | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (20TL) | 14TL | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (9TL) | 5.71TL | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (15TL) | 14TL | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek (7TL) | 5.63TL | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (29TL) | 24TL | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek (7TL) | 5.96TL | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (4.75TL) | 3.12TL | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (12TL) | 13TL | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (94TL) | 81TL | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek (12TL) | 7TL | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (6TL) | 2.42TL | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 41% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (3,911TL) | 3,861TL | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (3,021TL) | 2,254TL | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (1,360TL) | 563TL | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (2,881TL) | 2,767TL | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (1,814TL) | 1,519TL | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (1,389TL) | 423TL | + 228% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (108TL) | 73TL | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (2,261TL) | 2,437TL | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (859TL) | 780TL | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (55TL) | 36TL | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (22TL) | 28TL | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek (218TL) | 242TL | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (214TL) | 202TL | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek (496TL) | 489TL | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (950TL) | 358TL | + 166% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (39,575TL) | 235,100TL | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (12TL) | 7TL | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (127TL) | 227TL | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 59% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (48TL) | 24TL | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (80TL) | 29TL | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (214TL) | 214TL | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (75TL) | 28TL | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (31TL) | 21TL | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (33TL) | 20TL | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (15TL) | 10TL | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (30TL) | 19TL | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek (38TL) | 44TL | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 56% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (234TL) | 120TL | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (135TL) | 47TL | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (273TL) | 196TL | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek (563TL) | 315TL | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (63TL) | 55TL | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek (14TL) | 17TL | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (26TL) | 24TL | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (3,578TL) | 4,097TL | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (1.58TL) | 0.73TL | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (365TL) | 190TL | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (25TL) | 19TL | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,793 prices entered by 582 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Turkey
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