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Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania vs Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 79% | |||
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Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 79% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 40,000 ₦ | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 Lek (493 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 98% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (1,313 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (328 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 84% | |
12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (657 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (328 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (3,940 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (263 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (131 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (497 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 90% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (1,970 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 34% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 200 Lek (657 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (115 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 1% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,000 Lek (98,506 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 150,000 ₦ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (32,835 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 Lek (49,253 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 Lek (32,835 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (9,851 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 40,000 Lek (131,341 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (19,701 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (12,313 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 146% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 58% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (22,985 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 130% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (19,401 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (49,253 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 885% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (22,985 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 2% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (5,014,384 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (544 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 48,867 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 53% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (1,642 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (3,284 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 34% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (6,567 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Lek (1,313 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (1,026 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (1,478 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (427 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (985 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 97% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (985 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 1% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 24% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (6,567 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (13,134 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 163% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (2,298 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (493 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (2,487 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 75% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 200 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (985 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 97% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Elbasan (Albania) is 40% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
284,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 170,668 ₦
(51,977 Lek)
in Elbasan.
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