Albania consumer spending shows high food costs relative to EU average

According to 2025 Eurostat data, individual consumption in Albania is significantly lower than the European Union average. Annual consumption per capita in Albania stands at 8,656 euros, which is approximately 32% of the EU average of 27,463 euros.

A major disparity exists in food expenditure. While the absolute value spent on food and non-alcoholic beverages in Albania is 2,513 euros per capita—only 13% less than the EU average of 2,847 euros—it accounts for 29% of the total individual consumption in Albania. In contrast, food represents only 10.4% of the consumption basket in the EU.

Other significant expenditures in Albania include housing, water, electricity, and gas, which account for 13.5% of consumption (1,172 euros per capita). Additionally, furniture, household equipment, and home maintenance represent 8.7% of spending in Albania, compared to just 3.8% in the EU.