Restaurant prices in Albania
See also: food prices cost of living entertainment costs
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Albania? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Albania? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Albania?
If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 9 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 7.4 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 37 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.4 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.6 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Albania, including cheap restaurant, Burger King or a similar bar, local beer, coffee, or imported beer
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Albania
What currency is used in Albania and what is the conversion rate?
Currency in Albania Albanian lek (ALL). For 10 US dollars you can get 944 Albanian lekë. For 100 US dollars you can get 9.44 thousand Albanian lekë. And the other way around: For 100 Albanian lekë you can get 1.06 US dollars.
What are the different prices in the cities in Albania? Look here: Prices in cities in Albania
Prices: Gjirokastër Korçë Kukës Sarandë Shkodër Tirana Vlorë Durrës Elbasan Lezhë
cheap restaurant
$9 ($4.8 - $15.9)
by half less than in United States
local beer
$2.2 ($1.3 - $4.2)
64% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$1.7 ($0.85 - $2.6)
67% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.76 ($0.53 - $1.1)
63% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$7.4 ($6.4 - $8.5)
31% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.6 ($1.1 - $2.1)
38% is less expensive than in United States
Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Albania
(The last update: today)
Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Albania:
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $9 (ALL 850)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $37 (ALL 3.5K)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $7.4 (ALL 700)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.2 (ALL 206)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.2 (ALL 300)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.6 (ALL 146)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.76 (ALL 71)
- Cappuccino $1.7 (ALL 157)
- Espresso Coffee $1.2 (ALL 110)
- Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.2 (ALL 210)
Price changes in previous years in Albania
Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2012: $1.5(ALL 142), 2014: $1.4(ALL 132), 2015: $1.3(ALL 127), 2016: $1.5(ALL 138), 2017: $1.5(ALL 142), and 2018: $1.5(ALL 138)
Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2012: $22(ALL 2.05K), 2014: $30(ALL 2.8K), 2015: $27(ALL 2.57K), 2016: $21(ALL 2K), 2017: $26(ALL 2.5K), and 2018: $26(ALL 2.5K)
Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2012: $1.7(ALL 161), 2014: $1.5(ALL 144), 2015: $1.2(ALL 114), 2016: $1.3(ALL 120), 2017: $1.6(ALL 150), and 2018: $1.6(ALL 150).
Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Albania?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2012: $1.3(ALL 121), 2014: $1.4(ALL 134), 2015: $1.2(ALL 113), 2016: $1.1(ALL 102), 2017: $1.3(ALL 124), and 2018: $1.2(ALL 118) in recent years
Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2012: $0.67(ALL 63), 2014: $0.78(ALL 73), 2015: $0.57(ALL 54), 2016: $0.57(ALL 53), 2017: $0.61(ALL 58), and 2018: $0.64(ALL 61)
