Cost of Living in Vlore
Summary of cost of living in Vlore, Albania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,445.3$ (202,452.2Lek), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 654.0$ (54,144.5Lek), excluding rent.
- Vlore is 58.7% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Vlore is, on average, 90.4% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.42 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 38.05 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.25 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.42 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.32 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.85 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.79 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.66 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.06 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.86 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.92 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.37 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.59 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.54 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.30 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.86 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.10 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.79 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.69 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.48 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.56 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.15 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.79 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.27 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.74 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.82 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 4.23 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.48 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 24.16 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.56 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.91 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 18.12 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.12 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 34,934.54 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,618.66 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 61.06 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 16.54 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 17.03 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 56.83 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 28.38 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 8.44 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 96.63 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 48.31 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 54.35 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 96.63 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 144.94 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 466.49 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 419.97 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 705.33 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 503.81 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 196.08 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 131.02 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 774.75 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.00 | |
Prices in Vlore
This city had 89 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 27 December 2025
Last update: 27 December 2025
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
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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.)