Cost of Living in Albania
Summary of cost of living in Albania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 57,414.7Kč (227,214.0Lek), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 15,937.0Kč (63,069.5Lek), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Albania is, on average, 33.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Albania is, on average, 64.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 252.69 Kč | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,137.10 Kč | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 202.15 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 63.17 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 88.44 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 41.31 Kč | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 38.10 Kč | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 19.11 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 170.21 Kč | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 20.29 Kč | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 21.13 Kč | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 78.40 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 121.29 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 75.72 Kč | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 143.45 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 15.14 Kč | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 24.80 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 17.10 Kč | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 16.24 Kč | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 11.55 Kč | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 11.57 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 28.55 Kč | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 15.43 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 227.42 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 33.03 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 44.11 Kč | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 90.97 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.11 Kč | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 404.30 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 75.81 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 122.00 Kč | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 379.03 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 173.64 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 745,856.56 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 676,155.96 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,090.67 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 379.60 Kč | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 396.78 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,086.23 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 540.37 Kč | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 195.83 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 5,625.86 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 106,693.62 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,431.48 Kč | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,067.40 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,258.70 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,998.05 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 13,865.60 Kč | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 9,403.61 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 26,981.66 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 16,319.59 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,973.87 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,314.37 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 15,653.42 Kč | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.52 |
Prices in Albania
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Last update: 22 May 2025
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Last update: 22 May 2025
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