Cost of Living in Durres

Summary of cost of living in Durres, Albania:

  • Rent in Durres is, on average, 84.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 967.06 Lek 600.00-2,300.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 3,000.00 Lek 2,417.64-4,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 1,100.00 Lek 1,000.00-1,200.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 230.00 Lek 150.00-400.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 350.00 Lek 350.00-400.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 185.00 Lek 150.00-250.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 145.00 Lek 80.00-180.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 65.00 Lek 50.00-80.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 163.00 Lek 120.00-250.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 78.93 Lek 63.50-108.86
White Rice (1 lb) 95.25 Lek 81.65-113.40
Eggs (12, Large Size) 290.00 Lek 216.00-420.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 453.59 Lek 317.52-612.35
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 294.84 Lek 249.48-317.52
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 532.97 Lek 453.14-680.39
Apples (1 lb) 43.54 Lek 31.75-68.04
Bananas (1 lb) 92.23 Lek 90.72-113.40
Oranges (1 lb) 57.46 Lek 36.29-90.72
Tomatoes (1 lb) 43.85 Lek 31.75-54.43
Potatoes (1 lb) 37.80 Lek 27.22-45.36
Onions (1 lb) 40.37 Lek 27.22-45.36
Lettuce (1 Head) 106.67 Lek 100.00-120.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 55.83 Lek 50.00-65.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 1,200.00 Lek 300.00-1,500.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 116.00 Lek 100.00-200.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 166.67 Lek 150.00-200.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 355.00 Lek 340.00-400.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 40.00 Lek 40.00-40.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 1,550.00 Lek 1,500.00-1,600.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 300.00 Lek 300.00-300.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 321.87 Lek 241.40-482.80
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ?
Gasoline (1 Liter) 183.75 Lek 173.00-195.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 1,300,000.00 Lek
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) ?
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 7,246.46 Lek 5,666.67-9,272.73
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 1,466.67 Lek 1,100.00-1,600.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 1,540.00 Lek 1,500.00-1,800.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 3,166.67 Lek 3,000.00-3,500.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 5,000.00 Lek
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 600.00 Lek 500.00-700.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 15,000.00 Lek 10,000.00-20,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 375,000.00 Lek 360,000.00-400,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 3,250.00 Lek 2,500.00-4,000.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 3,375.00 Lek 2,500.00-4,000.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 7,250.00 Lek 5,500.00-9,000.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 13,166.67 Lek 4,500.00-20,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 35,676.17 Lek 27,533.90-50,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 28,435.28 Lek 24,176.38-50,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 51,062.68 Lek 40,000.00-60,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 39,282.49 Lek 30,000.00-77,364.41
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 13,146.76 Lek 10,780.99-15,793.39
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 8,756.85 Lek 8,085.74-9,290.23
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 69,250.00 Lek
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.33 3.50-6.00

Prices in Durres

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Last update: 25 September 2025
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