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Albania

Albania

Current Index
96.9
vs World Average
-3.1%
Official (IMF + World Bank)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Albania is close to the world average (index 96.9). Grocery costs are typical — budget as you normally would.

↑ Year-over-year change: +2.8% 2026

Index History

70 90 110 130 World = 100 2015 2018 2021 2024 2027
Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Albania

Albania
96.9
World (base = 100)
100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Poland 96 -4%
Montenegro 95 -5%
Uruguay 95 -5%
Lebanon 95 -5%
Costa Rica 95 -5%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%
Moldova 72 -28%
Belarus 80 -20%
Russia 82 -18%
North Macedonia 85 -15%
Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Albania?

Food in Albania is close to the world average. The VanBasket Index is 96.9 (world = 100).

How much should I budget for food in Albania per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Albania you can expect to spend around $291. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 96.9 (world = 100).

How does Albania compare to similar countries?

Albania has a VanBasket Index of 96.9. Similar or nearby countries: Poland, Montenegro, Uruguay.

How often is the food price data for Albania updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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