Cost of living in Albania – 2015

Hi all,

We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Albania in 2015, with an updated price listing.

Don't forget to mention in which city of Albania you are living in.

How much does it cost to live in Albania?

> accommodation prices

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc.)

> food prices (your monthly budget)

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)

> education prices (if you need to pay)

> energy prices (oil, electricity)

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)

> price for a good menu in a traditional restaurant

> price for a coffee or a drink

> price for cinema tickets

Do not hesitate to add items to this list! ;)

Thank you in advance for your participation.

The cost of it | A year in Albania
albaniatania.wordpress.com/2014/10/18/the-cost-of-it/

This page on my blog talks about some of the costs of living... May be of interest

Hello Trussia

If you could share some infos here with us it will be most generous of you rather than making pub for your wordpress.

Members here really need such infos.

Kenjee
Expat.com Team

Not publicising my blog - just saving time! How ridiculous. Here's a cut and paste from my well-publicised blog....

So here's an idea of what things cost (converted to GBP at £1 = 176 lek):

    Car (2003 Mercedes in good condition): £4,600
    Car tax (for 1 year): £40
    Car MOT: £10
    Rent – 2 bed, furnished apt (per month): £113
    Utilities, service charges etc (per month): £23
    Mobile phone (per month): £6
    Petrol: £1 a litre
    Beer (at a bar): £0.85
    Coffee (macchiato): £0.70
    Nice meal out for two (with drinks): £17-£23
    Bargain meal for two (with drinks): £10
    Take away souvlaki (for after the pub!): £0.85
    Loaf of bread: £0.40
    Dry pasta (500g): £0.40
    A whole entire watermelon: £1
    Bus ride: £0.17
    Taxi ride home (20 min): £4
    Large bottle of water: £0.35
    Hotel room (double): £20-£25 off season, £35-£45 peak season