Cost of Living in Albania
Summary of cost of living in Albania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 109,048.9₴ (227,261.6Lek), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 30,270.9₴ (63,085.5Lek), 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 | 479.84 ₴ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,159.27 ₴ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 383.87 ₴ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 119.96 ₴ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 167.94 ₴ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 78.44 ₴ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 72.35 ₴ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 36.28 ₴ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 323.22 ₴ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 38.52 ₴ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 40.13 ₴ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 148.87 ₴ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 230.31 ₴ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 143.79 ₴ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 272.41 ₴ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 28.75 ₴ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 47.08 ₴ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 32.46 ₴ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 30.84 ₴ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 21.92 ₴ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 21.96 ₴ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 54.21 ₴ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.30 ₴ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 431.85 ₴ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 62.72 ₴ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 83.76 ₴ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 172.74 ₴ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 19.19 ₴ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 767.74 ₴ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 143.95 ₴ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 231.67 ₴ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 719.76 ₴ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 329.72 ₴ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,416,325.25 ₴ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,283,969.06 ₴ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,970.02 ₴ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 720.83 ₴ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 753.46 ₴ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,062.66 ₴ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,026.12 ₴ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 371.87 ₴ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 10,683.08 ₴ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 202,603.12 ₴ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,718.28 ₴ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,026.92 ₴ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,289.09 ₴ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 5,693.06 ₴ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 26,329.72 ₴ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 17,856.74 ₴ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 51,236.13 ₴ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 30,989.66 ₴ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,343.93 ₴ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,293.73 ₴ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 29,724.65 ₴ | |
| 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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