Cost of living in Albania compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 41% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (61TL) | 38TL | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (29TL) | 25TL | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (23TL) | 13TL | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (9TL) | 4.92TL | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 179 Lek (13TL) | 12TL | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (8TL) | 5.01TL | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (28TL) | 22TL | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (9TL) | 5.12TL | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (5.22TL) | 3.56TL | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (8TL) | 12TL | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (66TL) | 72TL | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (12TL) | 5.52TL | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (5.70TL) | 2.23TL | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (3,357TL) | 3,414TL | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (2,291TL) | 2,105TL | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (554TL) | 505TL | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 38,407 Lek (2,685TL) | 2,271TL | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (1,950TL) | 1,420TL | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (341TL) | 438TL | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,334 Lek (93TL) | 68TL | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (3,037TL) | 2,455TL | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (653TL) | 593TL | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (39TL) | 33TL | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (21TL) | 26TL | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 155% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 155% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (459TL) | 254TL | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (513TL) | 175TL | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (667TL) | 408TL | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (1,103TL) | 312TL | + 254% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (195,765TL) | 185,959TL | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (13TL) | 7TL | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (105TL) | 189TL | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 95% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 726 Lek (51TL) | 18TL | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (94TL) | 25TL | + 281% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (191TL) | 219TL | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (60TL) | 22TL | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (50TL) | 19TL | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (32TL) | 18TL | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (13TL) | 9TL | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (27TL) | 17TL | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 Lek (31TL) | 36TL | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 29% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (234TL) | 100TL | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (100TL) | 47TL | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (236TL) | 171TL | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (349TL) | 257TL | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (57TL) | 50TL | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (11TL) | 15TL | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (28TL) | 22TL | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (1,748TL) | 3,042TL | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.71TL | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,303 Lek (301TL) | 182TL | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 321 Lek (22TL) | 18TL | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 29% more expensive than in Turkey
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