Cost of living in Albania compared to Kazakhstan
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Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Albania is 77% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Albania | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (4,302 KZT) | 2,415 KZT | + 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (3,277 KZT) | 1,978 KZT | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (1,348 KZT) | 762 KZT | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (633 KZT) | 343 KZT | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (1,162 KZT) | 554 KZT | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (743 KZT) | 747 KZT | - 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (2,883 KZT) | 1,316 KZT | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (556 KZT) | 516 KZT | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (388 KZT) | 202 KZT | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (407 KZT) | 273 KZT | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (5,841 KZT) | 1,887 KZT | + 210% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (658 KZT) | 523 KZT | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (344 KZT) | 128 KZT | + 169% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Albania | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (302,536 KZT) | 302,208 KZT | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (156,811 KZT) | 242,969 KZT | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (41,268 KZT) | 31,312 KZT | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (233,584 KZT) | 195,212 KZT | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (156,332 KZT) | 136,130 KZT | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (39,015 KZT) | 56,926 KZT | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (8,156 KZT) | 3,959 KZT | + 106% | |
40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (224,906 KZT) | 153,431 KZT | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (49,944 KZT) | 55,589 KZT | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (3,217 KZT) | 3,922 KZT | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (3,364 KZT) | 4,824 KZT | - 30% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 58% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Albania | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (28,075 KZT) | 15,693 KZT | + 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (19,023 KZT) | 16,027 KZT | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (52,736 KZT) | 23,361 KZT | + 126% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (76,647 KZT) | 32,005 KZT | + 139% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Albania | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (6,764,177 KZT) | 9,335,900 KZT | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 221 Lek (899 KZT) | 182 KZT | + 393% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (6,467 KZT) | 8,721 KZT | - 26% | |
Personal Care | + 179% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 179% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Albania | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (2,846 KZT) | 653 KZT | + 336% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (4,072 KZT) | 1,596 KZT | + 155% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (17,821 KZT) | 4,969 KZT | + 259% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (3,859 KZT) | 2,200 KZT | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (1,763 KZT) | 650 KZT | + 171% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (2,731 KZT) | 813 KZT | + 236% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (980 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 133% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (1,140 KZT) | 260 KZT | + 338% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (3,333 KZT) | 2,532 KZT | + 32% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 45% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Albania | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (12,625 KZT) | 8,645 KZT | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (6,124 KZT) | 2,749 KZT | + 123% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (13,203 KZT) | 14,000 KZT | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (17,987 KZT) | 16,350 KZT | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (2,478 KZT) | 1,999 KZT | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (852 KZT) | 1,104 KZT | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Lek (1,348 KZT) | 961 KZT | + 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (295,819 KZT) | 322,404 KZT | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (102 KZT) | 12 KZT | + 783% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,022 Lek (20,408 KZT) | 13,543 KZT | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 324 Lek (1,317 KZT) | 588 KZT | + 124% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on July 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 33% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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