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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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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.29 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Albania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.86 EUR (3.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.51 EUR (1.75 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Albania.

2.86 EUR
1.51 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.65 EUR (1.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.4 EUR (2.78 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.65 EUR
2.40 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.91 EUR (13.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.77 EUR (15.97 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.91 EUR
13.77 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.76 EUR (11.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.36 EUR (12.01 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.76 EUR
10.36 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.35 EUR (8.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.7 EUR (7.76 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Albania.

7.35 EUR
6.70 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.53 EUR (22.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.83 EUR (4.45 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Albania.

19.53 EUR
3.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.75 EUR (3.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.47 EUR (1.7 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Albania.

2.75 EUR
1.47 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.18 EUR (4.85 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.41 EUR (3.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Albania.

4.18 EUR
3.41 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.42 EUR (3.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.89 EUR (2.19 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Albania.

3.42 EUR
1.89 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

25.54 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.16 EUR (1.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.16 EUR
1.30 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.88 EUR (2.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.98 EUR (1.13 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Albania.

1.88 EUR
0.98 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.14 EUR (10.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.53 EUR (13.37 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.14 EUR
11.53 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.49 EUR (1.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.88 EUR (2.18 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.49 EUR
1.88 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.54 EUR (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Albania.

1.54 EUR
1.15 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.64 EUR (3.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.79 EUR (2.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Albania.

2.64 EUR
1.79 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.38 EUR (1.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.13 EUR (1.31 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Albania.

1.38 EUR
1.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.14 EUR (2.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.9 EUR (2.2 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Albania.

2.14 EUR
1.90 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

16.59 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.09 EUR (3.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.69 EUR (1.95 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Albania.

3.09 EUR
1.69 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 EUR (1.88 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.67 EUR (0.78 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Albania.

1.62 EUR
0.67 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.79 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Albania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.4 EUR (5.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.78 EUR (2.06 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Albania.

4.40 EUR
1.78 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.41 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.67 EUR (1.93 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Albania.

2.41 EUR
1.67 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.43 EUR (8.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.59 EUR (3 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Albania.

7.43 EUR
2.59 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.79 EUR (7.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.63 EUR (4.2 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Albania.

6.79 EUR
3.63 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.19 EUR (10.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.33 EUR (10.81 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.19 EUR
9.33 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.9 EUR (106.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 51.81 EUR (60.07 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Albania.

91.90 EUR
51.81 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.97 EUR (26.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.36 EUR (12.01 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Albania.

22.97 EUR
10.36 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.52 EUR (1.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.81 EUR (0.94 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Albania.

1.52 EUR
0.81 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.04 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Albania.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.66 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.79 EUR (2.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.66 EUR
1.79 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.58 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.79 EUR (2.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.58 EUR
1.79 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Albania.

1.10 EUR
0.59 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.7 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Albania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 213.77 EUR (247.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.58 EUR (19.22 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Albania.

213.77 EUR
16.58 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.45 EUR (4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Albania.

3.45 EUR
0.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.46 EUR (39.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.54 EUR (18.02 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Albania.

34.46 EUR
15.54 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.87 EUR (3.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.11 EUR (3.6 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.87 EUR
3.11 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.05 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.11 EUR (3.6 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Albania.

5.05 EUR
3.11 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.23 EUR (19.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.29 EUR (9.61 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Albania.

17.23 EUR
8.29 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.37 EUR (64.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 48.28 EUR (55.98 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Albania.

55.37 EUR
48.28 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.62 EUR (23.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.31 EUR (21.22 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Albania.

20.62 EUR
18.31 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.72 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in 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 2548 EUR (2954.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 716.53 EUR (830.8 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Albania.

2 548 EUR
716.53 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 1901 EUR (2204.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 479.42 EUR (555.87 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Albania.

1 901 EUR
479.42 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 4734 EUR (5488.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1321 EUR (1532.21 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Albania.

4 734 EUR
1 321 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 3160 EUR (3663.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 801.16 EUR (928.93 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Albania.

3 160 EUR
801.16 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.6 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in 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 17428 EUR (20207.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3205 EUR (3715.75 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Albania.

17 428 EUR
3 205 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 9692 EUR (11237.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1638 EUR (1898.72 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Albania.

9 692 EUR
1 638 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Albania - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 4.82 times higher than in Albania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3411 EUR (3954.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 708.23 EUR (821.17 USD) in Albania. The average salary is 79.2% lower in Albania.

3 411 EUR
708.23 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

138 EUR
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Two stars

105 EUR
60.9 EUR

Three stars

110 EUR
78 EUR

Four stars

143 EUR
84 EUR

Five stars

364 EUR
152 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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