Price comparison
The same 29 everyday buys in Albania and Greece, from a coffee to an airport taxi: what locals pay, what tourist spots charge, and where your money goes further.
The numbers that decide a trip, in one table. Money in USD, the local price underneath.
What locals pay in Albania and Greece, item by item. Shown in USD at one daily rate so the two sides compare, with the local price underneath. Differences under 3% count as about the same.
19 of the 29 items cost less in Albania.
Bottled, convenience store
Albania: ≈ $0.74 – $1.60 ALL 60–130 Greece: ≈ $0.56 – $1.10 €0.50 – €1.00 Cafe or street vendor
Albania: ≈ $0.86 – $1.50 ALL 70–120 Greece: ≈ $2.80 – $5.10 €2.50 – €4.50 Draft, at bar or restaurant
Albania: ≈ $3.10 – $6.10 ALL 250–500 Greece: ≈ $3.90 – $6.80 €3.50 – €6.00 Tourist area, main course
Albania: ≈ $10 – $25 ALL 800–2,000 Greece: ≈ $11 – $23 €10 – €20 Local market or stand
Albania: ≈ $2.50 – $6.10 ALL 200–500 Greece: ≈ $3.90 – $5.60 €3.50 – €5.00 Mixed drink, bar
Albania: ≈ $6 – $11 ALL 500–900 Greece: ≈ $8 – $14 €7 – €12 House wine, restaurant
Albania: ≈ $6 – $11 ALL 500–900 Greece: ≈ $4.50 – $11 €4 – €10 Cafe or street stall
Albania: ≈ $1.80 – $3.10 ALL 150–250 Greece: ≈ $1.70 – $3.40 €1.50 – €3.00 Standard route
Albania: ≈ $25 – $37 ALL 2,000–3,000 Greece: ≈ $45 – $62 €40 – €55 Metered or typical fare
Albania: ≈ $1.80 – $3.70 ALL 150–300 Greece: ≈ $0.79 – $1.10 €0.70 – €1.00 Single ride
Albania: ≈ $0.49 – $0.61 ALL 40–50 Greece: ≈ $1.40 – $2.30 €1.20 – €2.00 Grab / Bolt / Uber
Albania: ≈ $5 – $18 ALL 400–1,500 Greece: ≈ $11 – $62 €10 – €55 Tourist shop
Albania: ≈ $1.20 – $2.50 ALL 100–200 Greece: ≈ $2.30 – $5.60 €2 – €5 Tourist shop
Albania: ≈ $10 – $20 ALL 800–1,600 Greece: ≈ $9 – $20 €8 – €18 Ceramics, textiles, etc.
Albania: ≈ $10 – $37 ALL 800–3,000 Greece: ≈ $11 – $39 €10 – €35 Data package
Albania: ≈ $10 – $25 ALL 800–2,000 Greece: ≈ $11 – $23 €10 – €20 Pharmacy or shop
Albania: ≈ $9 – $18 ALL 700–1,500 Greece: ≈ $9 – $18 €8 – €16 Supermarket
Albania: ≈ $0.61 – $1.20 ALL 50–100 Greece: ≈ $0.56 – $1.40 €0.50 – €1.20 Pack of 20
Albania: ≈ $3.70 – $6.10 ALL 300–500 Greece: ≈ $5.10 – $6.80 €4.50 – €6.00 Pack of 20 tablets
Albania: ≈ $0.44 – $1.40 ALL 36–110 Greece: ≈ $2.30 – $3.90 €2.00 – €3.50 Spray or lotion
Albania: ≈ $7 – $15 ALL 600–1,200 Greece: ≈ $3.40 – $6.20 €3.00 – €5.50 Local barbershop
Albania: ≈ $5 – $12 ALL 400–1,000 Greece: ≈ $9 – $20 €8 – €18 Laundry service
Albania: ≈ $1.80 – $4.90 ALL 150–400 Greece: ≈ $2.30 – $5.60 €2 – €5 Standard full-body massage
Albania: ≈ $25 – $49 ALL 2,000–4,000 Greece: ≈ $45 – $90 €40 – €80 Basic cut, salon
Albania: ≈ $7 – $15 ALL 600–1,200 Greece: ≈ $17 – $39 €15 – €35 Entrance ticket
Albania: ≈ $6 – $25 ALL 500–2,000 Greece: ≈ $11 – $34 €10 – €30 Organized excursion
Albania: ≈ $25 – $61 ALL 2,000–5,000 Greece: ≈ $28 – $68 €25 – €60 Organized excursion 6-8h
Albania: ≈ $41 – $74 ALL 3,300–6,000 Greece: ≈ $28 – $56 €25 – €50 Local cuisine cooking class
Albania: ≈ $43 – $65 ALL 3,500–5,300 Greece: ≈ $73 – $145 €65 – €130 Tourist prices are about 3.0× the fair price in Albania, against 2.5× in Greece.
Albania 14th highest of 60
Greece 22nd lowest of 60
What is expected in each country, so you neither stiff anyone nor overpay.
Albania Tipping is not mandatory in Albania, but 10% is appreciated in restaurants and cafes in Tirana. Leave cash on the table or hand it directly to the server.
Greece In Greek tavernas, simply round up the bill, a tip of 5–10% is appreciated but not obligatory. Leave the coins on the table after paying; it is a casual gesture that locals also do.
No. In Albania you pay about 23% less than in Greece at fair prices. TruePrice Index: Albania 112, Greece 145 (100 is the median of the 60 countries I track). 19 of the 29 items cost less in Albania.
A week is cheaper in Albania: about $225 at fair prices, against $250 in Greece. That covers two meals, a coffee, water, a beer, two transit rides and a short taxi ride a day. Flights and accommodation are not included. At tourist-trap prices the same week runs about $745 in Albania and $590 in Greece.
In Albania: food and drinks cost about 15% less there on average. A restaurant meal costs $10 – $25 in Albania and $11 – $23 in Greece, street food $2.50 – $6.10 and $3.90 – $5.60.
In Albania: tourist prices there are about 3.0× the fair price on average, against 2.5× in Greece. The biggest gaps in Albania: local handcraft (5.0×), men's haircut (4.6×), and public transit ticket (4.4×).
Where these numbers come from, and how the comparison works.
How to cite
TruePrice, Albania vs Greece, October 2026, truepriceapp.com/en/compare/albania-vs-greece/
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