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Cost of living in Albania compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 873 Lek (Shilling802) | Shilling686 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 464 Lek (Shilling426) | Shilling625 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (Shilling249) | Shilling431 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 121 Lek (Shilling111) | Shilling102 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (Shilling191) | Shilling184 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (Shilling97) | Shilling119 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (Shilling317) | Shilling744 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Lek (Shilling97) | Shilling250 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (Shilling58) | Shilling96 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Lek (Shilling109) | Shilling174 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 992 Lek (Shilling911) | Shilling1,526 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (Shilling147) | Shilling162 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (Shilling64) | Shilling58 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,079 Lek (Shilling58,862) | Shilling139,999 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,807 Lek (Shilling32,892) | Shilling67,887 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,438 Lek (Shilling8,670) | Shilling6,836 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 65,376 Lek (Shilling60,054) | Shilling82,123 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 31,401 Lek (Shilling28,844) | Shilling31,415 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,297 Lek (Shilling4,865) | Shilling4,410 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,533 Lek (Shilling1,409) | Shilling3,660 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,482 Lek (Shilling32,594) | Shilling38,934 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,802 Lek (Shilling9,923) | Shilling10,470 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 669 Lek (Shilling615) | Shilling605 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 471 Lek (Shilling433) | Shilling464 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 29% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,472 Lek (Shilling5,945) | Shilling3,175 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,142 Lek (Shilling3,805) | Shilling3,774 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,890 Lek (Shilling10,004) | Shilling5,626 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,398 Lek (Shilling10,470) | Shilling4,410 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,876,870 Lek (Shilling1,724,075) | Shilling1,826,750 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (Shilling162) | Shilling115 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,675 Lek (Shilling1,538) | Shilling4,492 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447 Lek (Shilling411) | Shilling350 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 831 Lek (Shilling764) | Shilling1,152 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,810 Lek (Shilling2,582) | Shilling3,246 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (Shilling380) | Shilling447 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 395 Lek (Shilling363) | Shilling321 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 370 Lek (Shilling340) | Shilling459 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (Shilling172) | Shilling121 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 213 Lek (Shilling196) | Shilling177 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (Shilling443) | Shilling949 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 35% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,244 Lek (Shilling2,062) | Shilling2,435 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 984 Lek (Shilling904) | Shilling1,202 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,297 Lek (Shilling4,866) | Shilling3,926 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,107 Lek (Shilling3,773) | Shilling4,018 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (Shilling590) | Shilling595 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 154 Lek (Shilling141) | Shilling290 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 321 Lek (Shilling295) | Shilling218 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (Shilling65,697) | Shilling28,109 | + 134% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (Shilling36) | Shilling4.00 | + 798% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,581 Lek (Shilling3,289) | Shilling5,642 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 304 Lek (Shilling279) | Shilling253 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Kenya
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