Cost of living in Albania compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 59% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Albania | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 860 Lek (393₴) | 386₴ | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (352₴) | 185₴ | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (163₴) | 85₴ | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (78₴) | 43₴ | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (164₴) | 64₴ | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (81₴) | 68₴ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (306₴) | 181₴ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (60₴) | 29₴ | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (46₴) | 33₴ | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (46₴) | 31₴ | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (457₴) | 246₴ | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (87₴) | 46₴ | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (33₴) | 18₴ | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 59% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Albania | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (31,360₴) | 28,636₴ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (22,243₴) | 18,549₴ | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (6,166₴) | 5,973₴ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (29,682₴) | 18,962₴ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (11,416₴) | 14,547₴ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (4,083₴) | 2,239₴ | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (2,562₴) | 245₴ | + 944% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (13,322₴) | 10,068₴ | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (9,267₴) | 5,704₴ | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (592₴) | 385₴ | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (438₴) | 435₴ | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Ukraine | ||||
| Albania | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (1,789₴) | 3,384₴ | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (1,627₴) | 1,329₴ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (3,959₴) | 3,363₴ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (5,919₴) | 4,025₴ | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| Albania | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (251,155₴) | 1,118,900₴ | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (86₴) | 56₴ | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (708₴) | 724₴ | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Albania | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (91₴) | 319₴ | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (306₴) | 336₴ | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (1,142₴) | 532₴ | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (114₴) | 271₴ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (171₴) | 121₴ | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (189₴) | 172₴ | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (152₴) | 88₴ | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (175₴) | 105₴ | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (228₴) | 277₴ | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Albania | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (1,397₴) | 1,072₴ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (731₴) | 341₴ | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,539₴ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (2,095₴) | 1,510₴ | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (365₴) | 305₴ | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (91₴) | 44₴ | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (143₴) | 84₴ | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (34,248₴) | 38,699₴ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.99₴ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (1,853₴) | 1,272₴ | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 Lek (159₴) | 112₴ | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 526 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 24% more expensive than in Ukraine
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