Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Albania

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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London

Tirana

Table of contents

Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.4 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Albania.

United Kingdom

Albania

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.42 EUR (2.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.14 EUR (1.23 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Albania.

2.42 EUR

1.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.52 EUR (1.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.03 EUR (2.19 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.52 EUR

2.03 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.47 EUR (13.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.49 EUR (11.32 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Albania.

12.47 EUR

10.49 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.76 EUR (11.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.62 EUR (10.38 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Albania.

10.76 EUR

9.62 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.12 EUR (8.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.76 EUR (7.3 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Albania.

8.12 EUR

6.76 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.73 EUR (16.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.54 EUR (3.82 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Albania.

15.73 EUR

3.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.39 EUR (2.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.13 EUR (1.22 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Albania.

2.39 EUR

1.13 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.11 EUR (3.36 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.2 EUR (3.45 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.11 EUR

3.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.85 EUR (3.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.73 EUR (1.86 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Albania.

2.85 EUR

1.73 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

27.44 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.04 EUR (1.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.95 EUR (1.02 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Albania.

1.04 EUR

0.95 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.39 EUR (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Albania.

1.39 EUR

0.88 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.51 EUR (8.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.62 EUR (9.3 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.51 EUR

8.62 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.64 EUR (1.77 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.39 EUR

1.64 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.32 EUR (1.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.9 EUR (0.97 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Albania.

1.32 EUR

0.90 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.38 EUR (2.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.48 EUR (1.6 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Albania.

2.38 EUR

1.48 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.33 EUR (1.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.92 EUR (1 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Albania.

1.33 EUR

0.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.16 EUR (2.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.75 EUR (1.89 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 19% lower in Albania.

2.16 EUR

1.75 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.82 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.89 EUR (3.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.45 EUR (1.56 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Albania.

2.89 EUR

1.45 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.38 EUR (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.63 EUR (0.68 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Albania.

1.38 EUR

0.63 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.04 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Albania.

United Kingdom

Albania

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.1 EUR (4.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.58 EUR (1.71 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Albania.

4.10 EUR

1.58 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.15 EUR (2.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.64 EUR (1.77 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Albania.

2.15 EUR

1.64 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.18 EUR (7.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.02 EUR (2.18 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Albania.

7.18 EUR

2.02 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.98 EUR (6.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.4 EUR (3.67 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Albania.

5.98 EUR

3.40 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.37 EUR (9.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.09 EUR (7.65 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Albania.

8.37 EUR

7.09 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 83.72 EUR (90.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 40.49 EUR (43.7 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Albania.

83.72 EUR

40.49 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.94 EUR (19.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.09 EUR (7.65 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Albania.

17.94 EUR

7.09 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.65 EUR (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.81 EUR (0.88 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Albania.

1.65 EUR

0.81 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.09 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Albania.

United Kingdom

Albania

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.68 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.82 EUR (1.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.68 EUR

1.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.62 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.82 EUR (1.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 11% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.62 EUR

1.82 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.3 EUR (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.59 EUR (0.63 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Albania.

1.30 EUR

0.59 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.73 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Albania.

United Kingdom

Albania

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 188.38 EUR (203.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.2 EUR (17.48 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Albania.

188.38 EUR

16.20 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.11 EUR (3.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.4 EUR (0.44 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Albania.

3.11 EUR

0.40 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.45 EUR (37.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.91 EUR (12.85 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Albania.

34.45 EUR

11.91 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.03 EUR (2.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.04 EUR (3.28 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.03 EUR

3.04 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.78 EUR (5.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.04 EUR (3.28 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Albania.

4.78 EUR

3.04 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - costs related to entertainment and sports.

United Kingdom

Albania

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14.35 EUR (15.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.49 EUR (8.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Albania.

14.35 EUR

7.49 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.82 EUR (54.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 41.38 EUR (44.66 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Albania.

50.82 EUR

41.38 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.89 EUR (14.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20.63 EUR (22.27 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.89 EUR

20.63 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.96 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Albania.

United Kingdom

Albania

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2444 EUR (2637.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 513.65 EUR (554.31 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 79% lower in Albania.

2 444 EUR

513.65 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1732 EUR (1869.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 320.38 EUR (345.74 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Albania.

1 732 EUR

320.38 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4357 EUR (4701.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 954.47 EUR (1030.02 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Albania.

4 357 EUR

954.47 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2939 EUR (3171.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 526.21 EUR (567.87 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Albania.

2 939 EUR

526.21 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.02 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Albania.

United Kingdom

Albania

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14383 EUR (15521.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2593 EUR (2797.93 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 82% lower in Albania.

14 383 EUR

2 593 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8780 EUR (9474.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1257 EUR (1356.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Albania.

8 780 EUR

1 257 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 6.7 times higher than in Albania.

United Kingdom

Albania

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3627 EUR (3914.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 541.29 EUR (584.14 USD) in Albania. The average salary is 85.1% lower in Albania.

3 627 EUR

541.29 EUR

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

United Kingdom

Albania

One star

148 EUR

Two stars

113 EUR

65.4 EUR

Three stars

118 EUR

83.8 EUR

Four stars

154 EUR

90.2 EUR

Five stars

391 EUR

163 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Albania: 19 cities, 257 hotels

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Cost of Living & Prices: United Kingdom vs. Albania

Grocery

Apples (1kg)

Banana (1kg)

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Eggs (regular) (12)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

Lettuce (1 head)

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

Local Cheese (1kg)

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

Onion (1kg)

Oranges (1kg)

Potato (1kg)

Rice (white), (1kg)

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

Tomato (1kg)

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

Restaurant

Cappuccino (regular)

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

Fuel

Diesel 1L

Gasoline 1L

LPG 1L

Transportation

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

Sports & entertainment

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

Flats for rent

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

Flats for sale

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

Hotels

One star

Two stars

Three stars

Four stars

Five stars

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