Cost of Living in Albania
Summary of cost of living in Albania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,669.8$ (223,331.0Lek), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 741.6$ (62,039.0Lek), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Albania is, on average, 32.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Albania is, on average, 63.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 Lek | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 4,350.00 Lek | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 800.00 Lek | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 250.00 Lek | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 Lek | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 164.45 Lek | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 154.08 Lek | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 74.51 Lek | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 675.09 Lek | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 80.36 Lek | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 83.31 Lek | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 316.00 Lek | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 461.91 Lek | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 296.10 Lek | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 559.75 Lek | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 59.98 Lek | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 98.54 Lek | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 68.48 Lek | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 64.05 Lek | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 45.01 Lek | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 44.99 Lek | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 112.40 Lek | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 63.08 Lek | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 875.00 Lek | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 133.11 Lek | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 176.80 Lek | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 370.00 Lek | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 Lek | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,600.00 Lek | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 300.00 Lek | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 482.80 Lek | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 1,500.00 Lek | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 686.70 Lek | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,930,255.37 Lek | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,698,461.02 Lek | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 8,121.08 Lek | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,515.63 Lek | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,553.66 Lek | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 4,294.16 Lek | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,875.00 Lek | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 700.00 Lek | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 21,736.75 Lek | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 381,920.90 Lek | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 5,448.05 Lek | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 4,041.74 Lek | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,612.67 Lek | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 11,040.91 Lek | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 51,934.73 Lek | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 35,442.49 Lek | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 105,819.03 Lek | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 65,828.17 Lek | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 23,296.50 Lek | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 13,154.55 Lek | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 58,956.57 Lek | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.54 |
Prices in Albania
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Last update: 9 July 2025
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Last update: 9 July 2025
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