Cost of living in Albania compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (Shilling758) | Shilling684 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (Shilling450) | Shilling661 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (Shilling266) | Shilling429 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (Shilling133) | Shilling99 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (Shilling200) | Shilling206 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (Shilling104) | Shilling102 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (Shilling381) | Shilling684 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (Shilling99) | Shilling271 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Shilling65) | Shilling92 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (Shilling169) | Shilling200 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (Shilling1,688) | Shilling1,634 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (Shilling173) | Shilling159 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (Shilling169) | Shilling69 | + 147% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (Shilling27,054) | Shilling136,267 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (Shilling30,427) | Shilling48,942 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (Shilling29,324) | Shilling8,499 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (Shilling40,556) | Shilling77,444 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (Shilling21,643) | Shilling49,372 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (Shilling27,875) | Shilling4,266 | + 553% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (Shilling1,326) | Shilling4,262 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (Shilling16,601) | Shilling47,797 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (Shilling16,232) | Shilling11,225 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (Shilling663) | Shilling819 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (Shilling325) | Shilling340 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (Shilling2,705) | Shilling2,657 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (Shilling2,922) | Shilling3,776 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (Shilling7,429) | Shilling4,569 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (Shilling12,986) | Shilling5,990 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Shilling2,480,630 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (Shilling162) | Shilling110 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (Shilling1,731) | Shilling4,815 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 52% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (Shilling661) | Shilling226 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (Shilling1,089) | Shilling806 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (Shilling3,246) | Shilling2,033 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (Shilling1,179) | Shilling388 | + 204% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (Shilling436) | Shilling388 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (Shilling468) | Shilling329 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (Shilling239) | Shilling165 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (Shilling438) | Shilling166 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (Shilling496) | Shilling768 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 77% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (Shilling4,516) | Shilling1,954 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (Shilling1,804) | Shilling1,315 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (Shilling3,733) | Shilling2,000 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (Shilling9,085) | Shilling4,612 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (Shilling786) | Shilling573 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (Shilling192) | Shilling313 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (Shilling726) | Shilling235 | + 209% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (Shilling48,922) | Shilling39,326 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (Shilling22) | Shilling3.20 | + 576% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (Shilling4,362) | Shilling4,303 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (Shilling344) | Shilling283 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 506 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Kenya
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