Cost of living in Shkoder, Albania

Summary of cost of living in Shkoder

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 194,423 Lek
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 61,859 Lek
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Shkoder
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 1,328 Lek
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 230 Lek
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 317 Lek
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 131 Lek
12 eggs, large 199 Lek
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 103 Lek
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 387 Lek
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 100 Lek
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 116 Lek
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 128 Lek
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 798 Lek
2 liters of coca-cola 172 Lek
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 67 Lek
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 24,744 Lek
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 18,300 Lek
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 5,667 Lek
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 14,750 Lek
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 11,000 Lek
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 2,000 Lek
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 4,000 Lek
40” flat screen tv 67,500 Lek
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 13,500 Lek
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 700 Lek
Hourly rate for cleaning help 1,000 Lek
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 3,250 Lek
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 5,000 Lek
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 3,100 Lek
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 5,500 Lek
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,755,000 Lek
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 120 Lek
Monthly ticket public transport 1,660 Lek
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 2,586 Lek
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 1,650 Lek
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,000 Lek
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 200 Lek
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 300 Lek
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 275 Lek
4 rolls of toilet paper 167 Lek
Tube of toothpaste 175 Lek
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city -
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 1,967 Lek
2 tickets to the movies 500 Lek
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 2,000 Lek
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 3,000 Lek
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 475 Lek
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 140 Lek
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 173 Lek
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 25 Lek
1 month of gym membership in business district 7,200 Lek
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 277 Lek
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: June 16, 2025

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