- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (Shilling989) | Shilling561 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (Shilling365) | Shilling584 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (Shilling242) | Shilling415 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (Shilling117) | Shilling96 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (Shilling196) | Shilling174 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (Shilling100) | Shilling113 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (Shilling384) | Shilling713 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (Shilling101) | Shilling229 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Shilling57) | Shilling88 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (Shilling100) | Shilling178 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (Shilling853) | Shilling1,386 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (Shilling152) | Shilling157 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (Shilling68) | Shilling56 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (Shilling59,889) | Shilling142,414 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (Shilling33,501) | Shilling79,724 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (Shilling7,733) | Shilling7,218 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (Shilling41,566) | Shilling81,116 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (Shilling25,092) | Shilling41,971 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (Shilling7,515) | Shilling5,595 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (Shilling1,619) | Shilling3,356 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (Shilling40,513) | Shilling38,875 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (Shilling11,774) | Shilling10,674 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (Shilling690) | Shilling620 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 482 Lek (Shilling455) | Shilling2,483 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 40% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (Shilling8,149) | Shilling3,134 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (Shilling3,451) | Shilling3,640 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (Shilling10,917) | Shilling5,512 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (Shilling11,736) | Shilling5,062 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (Shilling1,879,078) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (Shilling164) | Shilling108 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (Shilling1,552) | Shilling4,374 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (Shilling553) | Shilling279 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (Shilling1,051) | Shilling1,280 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (Shilling2,563) | Shilling3,344 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (Shilling368) | Shilling387 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (Shilling341) | Shilling261 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (Shilling384) | Shilling378 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (Shilling183) | Shilling121 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (Shilling233) | Shilling148 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (Shilling456) | Shilling837 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 1% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (Shilling2,159) | Shilling2,259 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Shilling943) | Shilling1,243 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (Shilling1,886) | Shilling2,201 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (Shilling4,377) | Shilling4,341 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (Shilling603) | Shilling624 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (Shilling138) | Shilling312 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (Shilling288) | Shilling224 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (Shilling67,444) | Shilling78,248 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (Shilling29) | Shilling5.40 | + 441% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (Shilling3,779) | Shilling8,325 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (Shilling282) | Shilling242 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Kenya
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