Food Prices in Albania — November 2026
Updated: 1 November 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 L
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Eggs 12 pcs
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Chicken 1 kg
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Rice 1 kg
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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Petit poisMD · 340 gPronatyra MD, Tiranë 15 Mar123 ALL
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RodiΌλυμποςJata Market, Tiranë 8 Feb deal249 ALL
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VIA MARE160gXhangolli, Tiranë 15 Jan135 ALL
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Tuna via mareVia mareXhangolli, Tiranë 15 Jan180 ALL
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Piselli lessatiLa Palma · 400 gXhangolli, Tiranë 15 Jan198 ALL
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YogurtLufra · 980gXhangolli, Tiranë 15 Jan139 ALL
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Pringles CașcavalPringles, Kellogg Europe Trading Ltd · 165 gBig Market, Tiranë 11 Jan300 ALL
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Jus de pêcheAmita · 1 λίτροOne Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec175 ALL
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YogurtLufra · 980gOne Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec148 ALL
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Pois Chiches (Buillis)La Palma · 240gOne Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec95 ALL
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MAZARE MEDIEBONDUELLE, Bonduelle · 265 gOne Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec133 ALL
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Çaj MaliNatyralOne Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec200 ALL
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Tuna via mareVia mareOne Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec155 ALL
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Mulliri vjeterOne Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec140 ALL
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Lifestyle HolidaysSirena, Tushemisht 3 Nov10 DOP
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Wudy al FormaggioAIA, Veronesi · 150 gConad, Tiranë 9 Dec109 ALL
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KetchupSirena, Tushemisht 19 Nov50 DOP
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Crunchy Peanut ButterThat's Smart · 16 ozSirena, Tushemisht 3 Nov154 DOP
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Kefir fraiseEker · 1lJata Market, Tiranë 23 Sep330 ALL
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Greek kefirKoukakis Dairy Farm · 330 mlOne Stop, Tiranë 28 Aug156 ALL
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.
How food prices are changing
Food overall: +2.2% over the year, as of September 2026
- Milk +1.8%
- Eggs +1.6%
- Chicken +2.1%
- Rice and cereals +1.7%
- Water +4.0%
- Cheese +2.2%
- Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +40.9%
- Beer +1.2%
Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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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, Uruguay, Costa Rica.
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.
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Updated: 31.10.2026
Super 95
$2.27 /L
ALL183.76 · €2.02/L
155 of 175
pricier than 88% of countries
RON 100
$2.71 /L
ALL220.00 · €2.42/L
94 of 103
pricier than 90% of countries
Naftë
$2.66 /L
ALL216.00 · €2.38/L
157 of 174
pricier than 90% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.77 /L
ALL225.00 · €2.48/L
40 of 45
pricier than 87% of countries
LPG Auto
$0.85 /L
ALL69.04 · €0.76/L
22 of 56
cheaper than 62% of countries
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