Cost of living in Shkoder (Albania) is 35% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria)
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Shkoder (Albania) is 8% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
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Shkoder | Akure | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,425 Lek (24,154 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 230 Lek (3,899 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 317 Lek (5,368 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (2,204 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 199 Lek (3,377 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 103 Lek (1,754 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 387 Lek (6,563 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Lek (1,695 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 116 Lek (1,971 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 128 Lek (2,168 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 958 Lek (16,241 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 441% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 168 Lek (2,846 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 185% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (1,143 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 14% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Shkoder (Albania) is 31% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
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Shkoder | Akure | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,744 Lek (419,418 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,300 Lek (310,188 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,667 Lek (96,051 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,750 Lek (250,015 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,000 Lek (186,452 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Lek (33,900 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,000 Lek (67,795 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 1256% | |
40” flat screen tv | 67,500 Lek (1,144,136 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 663% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Lek (228,827 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 1044% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 700 Lek (11,865 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 137% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Lek (16,950 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 1595% | |
Clothes | + 457% | |||
Clothes in Shkoder (Albania) is 457% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
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Shkoder | Akure | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,250 Lek (55,088 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 451% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 Lek (84,751 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | + 465% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,100 Lek (52,546 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 951% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,500 Lek (93,226 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 273% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Shkoder (Albania) is 17% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
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Shkoder | Akure | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,755,000 Lek (29,747,540 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 Lek (2,034 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 307% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,660 Lek (28,137 ₦) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,586 Lek (43,838 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 84% | |||
Personal Care in Shkoder (Albania) is 84% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
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Shkoder | Akure | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 Lek (27,968 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 832% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Lek (16,950 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 200 Lek (3,390 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 300 Lek (5,085 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Lek (4,661 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 133% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 167 Lek (2,822 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 182% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 175 Lek (2,966 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 493% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
Entertainment | + 91% | |||
Entertainment in Shkoder (Albania) is 91% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
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Shkoder | Akure | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,967 Lek (33,335 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 567% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 500 Lek (8,475 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (33,900 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (50,850 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 917% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 475 Lek (8,051 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 168% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 140 Lek (2,373 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 173 Lek (2,938 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (424 ₦) | 200 ₦ | + 112% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,200 Lek (122,041 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 2341% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 277 Lek (4,690 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 838% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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