Cost of living in Albania compared to Kazakhstan
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Albania is 22% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Albania | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (3,909 KZT) | 3,535 KZT | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (3,086 KZT) | 2,948 KZT | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (2,177 KZT) | 1,231 KZT | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (890 KZT) | 640 KZT | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (1,634 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (716 KZT) | 1,132 KZT | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (2,702 KZT) | 2,279 KZT | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (610 KZT) | 579 KZT | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (474 KZT) | 230 KZT | + 106% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (460 KZT) | 387 KZT | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (4,997 KZT) | 3,808 KZT | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (875 KZT) | 746 KZT | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (330 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 18% | |
Housing | + 60% | |||
Housing in Albania is 60% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Albania | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (435,157 KZT) | 479,512 KZT | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (209,384 KZT) | 244,828 KZT | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (64,010 KZT) | 24,924 KZT | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (262,145 KZT) | 275,524 KZT | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (825,077 KZT) | 207,812 KZT | + 297% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (54,501 KZT) | 15,689 KZT | + 247% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (26,598 KZT) | 4,275 KZT | + 522% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (138,283 KZT) | 150,280 KZT | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (103,712 KZT) | 127,397 KZT | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (6,144 KZT) | 9,618 KZT | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (4,544 KZT) | 4,151 KZT | + 9% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Albania | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (18,568 KZT) | 20,615 KZT | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (16,893 KZT) | 17,815 KZT | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (41,093 KZT) | 45,965 KZT | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (61,444 KZT) | 66,270 KZT | - 7% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Albania | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (4,712,139 KZT) | 14,851,400 KZT | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (893 KZT) | 257 KZT | + 247% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (7,351 KZT) | 5,657 KZT | + 30% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Albania | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (948 KZT) | 3,533 KZT | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (2,370 KZT) | 4,577 KZT | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (11,850 KZT) | 8,742 KZT | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (1,185 KZT) | 1,252 KZT | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (1,778 KZT) | 3,279 KZT | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (1,422 KZT) | 1,854 KZT | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (1,422 KZT) | 726 KZT | + 96% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (1,185 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (2,370 KZT) | 4,652 KZT | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Albania | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (9,480 KZT) | 11,971 KZT | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (7,584 KZT) | 4,581 KZT | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,414 KZT | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (14,220 KZT) | 23,135 KZT | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (4,389 KZT) | 2,785 KZT | + 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (948 KZT) | 1,650 KZT | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (1,462 KZT) | 1,215 KZT | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (355,506 KZT) | 382,786 KZT | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 KZT | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (14,220 KZT) | 18,939 KZT | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 345 Lek (1,636 KZT) | 849 KZT | + 93% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 518 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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