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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 32% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (3,020 KZT) | 2,155 KZT | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 421 Lek (1,467 KZT) | 1,634 KZT | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (1,075 KZT) | 676 KZT | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (444 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (680 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (383 KZT) | 514 KZT | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (1,270 KZT) | 1,350 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (447 KZT) | 434 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (270 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (374 KZT) | 309 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (3,333 KZT) | 2,627 KZT | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 176 Lek (612 KZT) | 368 KZT | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (258 KZT) | 134 KZT | + 92% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 58,159 Lek (202,524 KZT) | 246,636 KZT | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,770 Lek (114,111 KZT) | 138,198 KZT | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (27,586 KZT) | 21,350 KZT | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 45,358 Lek (157,947 KZT) | 164,197 KZT | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 27,895 Lek (97,137 KZT) | 101,313 KZT | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (17,833 KZT) | 12,270 KZT | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (5,153 KZT) | 4,170 KZT | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 43,440 Lek (151,269 KZT) | 127,499 KZT | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (32,520 KZT) | 43,843 KZT | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (2,982 KZT) | 2,661 KZT | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (1,525 KZT) | 1,807 KZT | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 51% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (22,849 KZT) | 20,105 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (25,532 KZT) | 14,988 KZT | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (37,989 KZT) | 35,284 KZT | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (54,960 KZT) | 34,183 KZT | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 52% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (9,750,210 KZT) | 6,624,120 KZT | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (636 KZT) | 167 KZT | + 281% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (5,060 KZT) | 5,356 KZT | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 32% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (2,541 KZT) | 1,929 KZT | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (3,017 KZT) | 4,350 KZT | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (9,569 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 612 Lek (2,132 KZT) | 1,315 KZT | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (2,282 KZT) | 1,427 KZT | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (1,578 KZT) | 1,028 KZT | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (597 KZT) | 469 KZT | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (839 KZT) | 602 KZT | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (1,407 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 33% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (9,653 KZT) | 8,298 KZT | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (3,860 KZT) | 2,603 KZT | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (19,673 KZT) | 35,000 KZT | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (14,222 KZT) | 15,994 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (2,167 KZT) | 1,943 KZT | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (571 KZT) | 1,097 KZT | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (1,169 KZT) | 803 KZT | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (249,045 KZT) | 202,193 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (139 KZT) | 23 KZT | + 501% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (13,800 KZT) | 18,543 KZT | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (1,121 KZT) | 439 KZT | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 973 prices entered by 107 different people.
Cost of living in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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