Cost of Living in Vlore
Summary of cost of living in Vlore, Albania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,423.2$ (202,969.0Lek), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 649.2$ (54,381.0Lek), excluding rent.
- Vlore is 55.1% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Vlore is, on average, 83.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 800.00 Lek | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 3,150.00 Lek | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 600.00 Lek | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 200.00 Lek | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 275.64 Lek | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 153.50 Lek | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 148.50 Lek | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 60.00 Lek | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 170.53 Lek | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 71.63 Lek | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 76.20 Lek | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 196.33 Lek | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 380.11 Lek | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 293.02 Lek | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 521.92 Lek | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 71.06 Lek | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 90.75 Lek | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 65.51 Lek | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 56.88 Lek | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 39.83 Lek | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 46.49 Lek | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 95.00 Lek | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 65.07 Lek | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 850.00 Lek | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 144.30 Lek | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 150.98 Lek | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 350.00 Lek | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 Lek | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 2,000.00 Lek | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 294.88 Lek | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 571.87 Lek | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 1,500.00 Lek | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 181.28 Lek | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 2,897,599.39 Lek | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,124,906.22 Lek | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 5,337.42 Lek | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 1,369.76 Lek | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,410.44 Lek | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 4,707.33 Lek | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 2,350.00 Lek | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 699.00 Lek | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 8,000.00 Lek | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 4,000.00 Lek | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 4,500.00 Lek | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,000.00 Lek | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 12,000.00 Lek | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 38,250.00 Lek | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 36,333.33 Lek | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 52,500.00 Lek | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 37,500.00 Lek | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 14,728.57 Lek | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,535.12 Lek | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 45,081.48 Lek | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.00 |
Prices in Vlore
This city had 167 entries in the past 12 months by 21 different contributors.
Last update: 31 October 2025
Last update: 31 October 2025
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on May 21, 2023:
As of May 2023: a liter of milk is 190 lek and has been for a while. The price shown here was 140 lek. I know the numbers here are not static. But at the moment, actual prices are 25-30% higher across the board. (A cappuccino is thankfully still 150 lek.)