VanBasket Albania

Food Prices in Albania — September 2026

Updated: 1 September 2026

Current Index

96.9

vs World Average

-3.1%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Petit pois

MD

Pronatyra MD, Tiranë 15 Mar

123 ALL
Rodi

Όλυμπος

Jata Market, Tiranë 8 Feb deal

249 ALL
VIA MARE

Xhangolli, Tiranë 15 Jan

135 ALL
Tuna via mare

Via mare

Xhangolli, Tiranë 15 Jan

180 ALL
Piselli lessati

La Palma

Xhangolli, Tiranë 15 Jan

198 ALL
Yogurt

Lufra

Xhangolli, Tiranë 15 Jan

139 ALL
Pringles Cașcaval

Pringles, Kellogg Europe Trading Ltd · 165g

Big Market, Tiranë 11 Jan

300 ALL
Jus de pêche

Amita · 1 λίτρο

One Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec

175 ALL
Yogurt

Lufra

One Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec

148 ALL
Pois Chiches (Buillis)

La Palma

One Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec

95 ALL
MAZARE MEDIE

BONDUELLE, Bonduelle · 265 g

One Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec

133 ALL
Çaj Mali

Natyral

One Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec

200 ALL
Tuna via mare

Via mare

One Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec

155 ALL
Mulliri vjeter

One Stop, Tiranë 15 Dec

140 ALL
Lifestyle Holidays

Sirena, Tushemisht 3 Nov

10 DOP
Wudy al Formaggio

AIA, Veronesi · 150 g

Conad, Tiranë 9 Dec

109 ALL
Ketchup

Sirena, Tushemisht 19 Nov

50 DOP
Crunchy Peanut Butter

That's Smart

Sirena, Tushemisht 3 Nov

154 DOP
Kefir fraise

Eker

Jata Market, Tiranë 23 Sep

330 ALL
Greek kefir

Koukakis Dairy Farm

One Stop, Tiranë 28 Aug

156 ALL

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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: -0.1% 2026

Index History

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%

Uruguay 95 -5%

Costa Rica 95 -5%

Montenegro 95 -5%

Lebanon 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, 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.

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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