Cost of living in Albania compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (36 zł) | 52 zł | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (34 zł) | 37 zł | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (7 zł) | 5.24 zł | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (14 zł) | 20 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (24 zł) | 24 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (5.78 zł) | 6 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (4.03 zł) | 5.38 zł | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (4.06 zł) | 6 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (50 zł) | 60 zł | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (2.94 zł) | 5.30 zł | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (2,618 zł) | 7,611 zł | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (1,840 zł) | 5,285 zł | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (594 zł) | 1,399 zł | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (2,059 zł) | 4,636 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (1,043 zł) | 3,757 zł | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (394 zł) | 960 zł | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (66 zł) | 73 zł | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (1,284 zł) | 1,842 zł | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (893 zł) | 770 zł | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (57 zł) | 61 zł | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (42 zł) | 75 zł | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (172 zł) | 403 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (157 zł) | 194 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (382 zł) | 397 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (571 zł) | 571 zł | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (24,209 zł) | 145,431 zł | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (68 zł) | 193 zł | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (9 zł) | 38 zł | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (29 zł) | 71 zł | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (110 zł) | 268 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (11 zł) | 30 zł | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (17 zł) | 23 zł | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (25 zł) | 88 zł | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Albania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (135 zł) | 135 zł | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (70 zł) | 68 zł | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 428 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (202 zł) | 224 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (35 zł) | 43 zł | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (14 zł) | 21 zł | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (3,301 zł) | 2,935 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.03 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (159 zł) | 210 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (14 zł) | 24 zł | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,785 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Poland
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