Cost of Living Comparison Between Albania and Bulgaria 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bulgaria is 7.8% lower than in Albania (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bulgaria is 8.2% lower than in Albania | |
| Rent Prices in Bulgaria are 10.4% lower than in Albania | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bulgaria are 11.2% higher than in Albania | |
| Groceries Prices in Bulgaria are 8.6% lower than in Albania | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bulgaria is 66.0% higher than in Albania | |
Restaurants | Albania Edit |
Bulgaria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
800.00 Lek (€8.81) |
928.62 Lek (€10.23) |
+16.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
3,500.00 Lek (€38.54) |
3,714.94 Lek (€40.91) |
+6.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
700.00 Lek (€7.71) |
835.62 Lek (€9.20) |
+19.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
220.00 Lek (€2.42) |
185.85 Lek (€2.05) |
-15.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
300.00 Lek (€3.30) |
272.42 Lek (€3.00) |
-9.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
166.66 Lek (€1.84) |
203.50 Lek (€2.24) |
+22.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
168.69 Lek (€1.86) |
131.70 Lek (€1.45) |
-21.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
79.99 Lek (€0.88) |
101.78 Lek (€1.12) |
+27.2 % |
Markets | Albania Edit |
Bulgaria Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
176.06 Lek (€1.94) |
146.65 Lek (€1.61) |
-16.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
80.23 Lek (€0.88) |
84.31 Lek (€0.93) |
+5.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
84.30 Lek (€0.93) |
81.75 Lek (€0.90) |
-3.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
299.75 Lek (€3.30) |
282.15 Lek (€3.11) |
-5.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
452.22 Lek (€4.98) |
379.26 Lek (€4.18) |
-16.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
317.29 Lek (€3.49) |
292.47 Lek (€3.22) |
-7.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
558.87 Lek (€6.15) |
483.95 Lek (€5.33) |
-13.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
61.01 Lek (€0.67) |
63.04 Lek (€0.69) |
+3.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
90.05 Lek (€0.99) |
72.51 Lek (€0.80) |
-19.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
66.32 Lek (€0.73) |
67.78 Lek (€0.75) |
+2.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
61.72 Lek (€0.68) |
100.45 Lek (€1.11) |
+62.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
38.24 Lek (€0.42) |
40.03 Lek (€0.44) |
+4.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
42.02 Lek (€0.46) |
38.21 Lek (€0.42) |
-9.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
100.99 Lek (€1.11) |
84.99 Lek (€0.94) |
-15.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
61.92 Lek (€0.68) |
58.73 Lek (€0.65) |
-5.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
800.00 Lek (€8.81) |
556.94 Lek (€6.13) |
-30.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
128.36 Lek (€1.41) |
87.96 Lek (€0.97) |
-31.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
164.15 Lek (€1.81) |
140.53 Lek (€1.55) |
-14.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
380.00 Lek (€4.18) |
316.77 Lek (€3.49) |
-16.6 % |
Transportation | Albania Edit |
Bulgaria Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
40.00 Lek (€0.44) |
72.64 Lek (€0.80) |
+81.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
1,600.00 Lek (€17.62) |
2,270.15 Lek (€25.00) |
+41.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
300.00 Lek (€3.30) |
120.75 Lek (€1.33) |
-59.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
482.80 Lek (€5.32) |
97.15 Lek (€1.07) |
-79.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
1,500.00 Lek (€16.52) |
975.13 Lek (€10.74) |
-35.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
183.38 Lek (€2.02) |
133.04 Lek (€1.47) |
-27.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
2,724,185.30 Lek (€30,000.00) |
2,436,942.93 Lek (€26,836.75) |
-10.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
2,258,306.96 Lek (€24,869.53) |
1,960,435.72 Lek (€21,589.23) |
-13.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Albania Edit |
Bulgaria Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
7,406.04 Lek (€81.56) |
10,308.71 Lek (€113.52) |
+39.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
1,498.31 Lek (€16.50) |
1,494.90 Lek (€16.46) |
-0.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
1,515.20 Lek (€16.69) |
1,121.41 Lek (€12.35) |
-26.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Albania Edit |
Bulgaria Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
4,025.04 Lek (€44.33) |
2,748.69 Lek (€30.27) |
-31.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
1,933.77 Lek (€21.30) |
1,481.89 Lek (€16.32) |
-23.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
800.00 Lek (€8.81) |
695.95 Lek (€7.66) |
-13.0 % |
Childcare | Albania Edit |
Bulgaria Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
22,559.59 Lek (€248.44) |
45,480.20 Lek (€500.85) |
+101.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
526,315.71 Lek (€5,796.03) |
775,551.35 Lek (€8,540.73) |
+47.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Albania Edit |
Bulgaria Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
5,121.77 Lek (€56.40) |
4,761.98 Lek (€52.44) |
-7.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
3,823.51 Lek (€42.11) |
2,669.86 Lek (€29.40) |
-30.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
9,114.79 Lek (€100.38) |
7,331.51 Lek (€80.74) |
-19.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
9,737.24 Lek (€107.23) |
7,136.61 Lek (€78.59) |
-26.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Albania Edit |
Bulgaria Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
44,789.14 Lek (€493.24) |
38,286.72 Lek (€421.63) |
-14.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
29,388.34 Lek (€323.64) |
29,375.72 Lek (€323.50) |
-0.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
77,457.20 Lek (€852.99) |
64,461.94 Lek (€709.89) |
-16.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
48,386.53 Lek (€532.86) |
47,122.91 Lek (€518.94) |
-2.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Albania Edit |
Bulgaria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
21,260.37 Lek (€234.13) |
16,370.90 Lek (€180.28) |
-23.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
12,402.57 Lek (€136.58) |
12,160.42 Lek (€133.92) |
-2.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Albania Edit |
Bulgaria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
61,173.47 Lek (€673.67) |
93,166.32 Lek (€1,025.99) |
+52.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.17 | 3.16 | -38.9 % |
| Last update: | 15 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 183 | 567 | |
Moving to Albania? Explore:
Moving to Bulgaria? Explore: