Cost of living in Albania compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 35% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek (Shilling1,160) | Shilling624 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (Shilling846) | Shilling754 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (Shilling541) | Shilling379 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (Shilling240) | Shilling119 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (Shilling416) | Shilling226 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (Shilling260) | Shilling114 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (Shilling584) | Shilling706 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (Shilling220) | Shilling275 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 103 Lek (Shilling138) | Shilling109 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (Shilling134) | Shilling236 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,400 Lek (Shilling1,881) | Shilling1,461 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (Shilling238) | Shilling192 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (Shilling99) | Shilling59 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 24% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,862 Lek (Shilling105,944) | Shilling131,875 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (Shilling61,879) | Shilling56,145 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (Shilling22,325) | Shilling15,047 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,744 Lek (Shilling81,604) | Shilling54,933 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (Shilling66,037) | Shilling23,400 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,335 Lek (Shilling23,288) | Shilling8,455 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,499 Lek (Shilling6,044) | Shilling5,873 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (Shilling66,257) | Shilling43,137 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (Shilling40,303) | Shilling23,937 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (Shilling1,864) | Shilling700 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (Shilling732) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 109% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (Shilling5,958) | Shilling2,095 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (Shilling5,265) | Shilling2,759 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (Shilling11,223) | Shilling5,660 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (Shilling14,039) | Shilling5,773 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Shilling1,335,500) | Shilling2,467,240 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 Lek (Shilling333) | Shilling161 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (Shilling2,149) | Shilling4,100 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 114% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (Shilling1,612) | Shilling178 | + 805% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (Shilling1,343) | Shilling320 | + 320% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (Shilling4,175) | Shilling4,026 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Shilling1,276) | Shilling333 | + 283% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (Shilling492) | Shilling308 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (Shilling718) | Shilling439 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (Shilling351) | Shilling100 | + 251% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (Shilling419) | Shilling122 | + 243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (Shilling979) | Shilling1,306 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 80% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (Shilling4,030) | Shilling3,290 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (Shilling2,377) | Shilling1,586 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Shilling1,600 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (Shilling6,109) | Shilling4,205 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (Shilling1,557) | Shilling1,300 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (Shilling321) | Shilling295 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 376 Lek (Shilling505) | Shilling260 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Shilling100,756) | Shilling26,546 | + 280% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Shilling34) | Shilling4.09 | + 721% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (Shilling4,918) | Shilling5,256 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 338 Lek (Shilling454) | Shilling306 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 387 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Kenya
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