L1,000 is about $12.3. October 2026 rates ยท 1 USD = L81
| Albanian lek | US$ | In Tirana that buys |
|---|---|---|
| L50 | $0.62 | |
| L100 | $1.23 | 1.7 bottle(s) of water |
| L200 | $2.46 | 1.3 coffee(s) |
| L500 | $6.16 | 3 coffee(s) |
| L1,000 | $12.3 | 1.4 local meal(s) |
| L2,000 | $24.6 | 2 local meal(s) |
| L5,000 | $61.6 | 1 hotel night(s) |
| L10,000 | $123 | 2 hotel night(s) |
| L20,000 | $246 | 4 hotel night(s) |
| L50,000 | $616 | 10 hotel night(s) |
| $1 | L81 |
| $5 | L406 |
| $10 | L812 |
| $50 | L4,060 |
| $100 | L8,120 |
Reference rates; the page refreshes them when it opens. Exchange booths and cards add a fee.
About $12.3 at October 2026 rates. Card and exchange-booth rates add a fee on top.
Take the ALL amount and divide by 81.
About 1.4 local meal(s). See the Tirana price guide for every item.