Cost of living in Albania compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 49% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (152TL) | 114TL | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 705 Lek (108TL) | 65TL | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (51TL) | 37TL | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (29TL) | 15TL | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Lek (38TL) | 31TL | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 Lek (23TL) | 13TL | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (109TL) | 54TL | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (21TL) | 12TL | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (14TL) | 10TL | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 119 Lek (18TL) | 26TL | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (221TL) | 157TL | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Lek (28TL) | 16TL | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 104 Lek (16TL) | 6TL | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 83,792 Lek (12,876TL) | 13,265TL | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (5,929TL) | 5,766TL | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (1,560TL) | 1,437TL | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,234 Lek (7,566TL) | 7,227TL | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (5,911TL) | 4,375TL | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (1,475TL) | 786TL | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (308TL) | 115TL | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (8,504TL) | 4,330TL | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (1,888TL) | 2,038TL | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,210 Lek (186TL) | 63TL | + 194% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (127TL) | 73TL | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 56% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (822TL) | 494TL | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,030 Lek (619TL) | 442TL | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,022 Lek (1,540TL) | 1,237TL | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (2,240TL) | 841TL | + 166% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (255,767TL) | 600,940TL | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 221 Lek (34TL) | 21TL | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (246TL) | 348TL | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 52% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (108TL) | 42TL | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (154TL) | 44TL | + 249% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (570TL) | 823TL | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (146TL) | 62TL | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek (60TL) | 46TL | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 597 Lek (92TL) | 34TL | + 173% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 260 Lek (40TL) | 22TL | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 302 Lek (46TL) | 30TL | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 698 Lek (107TL) | 86TL | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 50% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Albania | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (477TL) | 213TL | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,731 Lek (266TL) | 97TL | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (499TL) | 466TL | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (680TL) | 634TL | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Lek (103TL) | 99TL | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 244 Lek (38TL) | 30TL | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (50TL) | 44TL | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (11,186TL) | 8,364TL | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (3.84TL) | 1.28TL | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,554 Lek (700TL) | 692TL | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 348 Lek (53TL) | 29TL | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,278 prices entered by 514 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Turkey
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