- Cost of Living
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- Korçë
- Abuja
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Cost of living in Korçë, Albania compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Korçë (Albania) is 35% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 556 Lek (1,894 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 176 Lek (600 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 285 Lek (971 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 111 Lek (380 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 185 Lek (629 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 105 Lek (358 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 524 Lek (1,787 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 66 Lek (225 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 52 Lek (177 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (368 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 615 Lek (2,098 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 16% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 163 Lek (555 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (237 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 45% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Korçë (Albania) is 56% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,200 Lek (92,733 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,440 Lek (120,825 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 Lek (10,228 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 48,575 Lek (165,607 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 38,776 Lek (132,200 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 20,667 ₦ | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Lek (3,409 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 62% | |
40” flat screen TV | 51,656 Lek (176,111 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,831 Lek (30,108 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 840 Lek (2,862 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 211% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Lek (682 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 138% | |||
Clothes in Korçë (Albania) is 138% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 10,278 Lek (35,042 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 368% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,500 Lek (15,342 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,519 Lek (32,455 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 87% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,605 Lek (165,708 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 638% | |
Transportation | + 134% | |||
Transportation in Korçë (Albania) is 134% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Lek (6,818,613 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Lek (579 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 300% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,797 Lek (29,992 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 145% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,069 Lek (7,053 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | + 122% | |
Personal Care | + 338% | |||
Personal Care in Korçë (Albania) is 338% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 529 Lek (1,802 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,030 Lek (17,148 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 642% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Lek (68,186 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 908% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 424 Lek (1,446 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 275 Lek (938 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 515 Lek (1,757 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 79% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 172 Lek (586 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 256 Lek (874 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 208% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (682 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 37% | |
Entertainment | + 388% | |||
Entertainment in Korçë (Albania) is 388% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Lek (8,523 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,578 Lek (15,608 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 430% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Lek (102,279 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 2457% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Lek (204,558 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 1328% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 568 Lek (1,936 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 172 Lek (586 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 197 Lek (671 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 37% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (68 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Lek (102,279 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 586% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 243 Lek (829 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 143% | |
TOTAL | + 73% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Korçë (Albania) is 73% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,564,701 ₦
(752,265 Lek)
in Korçë
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,480,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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