Cost of living in Albania compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (Shilling1,086) | Shilling555 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (Shilling827) | Shilling607 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (Shilling340) | Shilling458 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (Shilling160) | Shilling122 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (Shilling293) | Shilling250 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (Shilling188) | Shilling100 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (Shilling727) | Shilling1,067 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (Shilling140) | Shilling277 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (Shilling98) | Shilling101 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (Shilling103) | Shilling195 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (Shilling1,474) | Shilling1,026 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (Shilling166) | Shilling170 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (Shilling87) | Shilling50 | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (Shilling76,344) | Shilling167,129 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,905 Lek (Shilling44,000) | Shilling55,335 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (Shilling10,414) | Shilling19,894 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (Shilling58,944) | Shilling51,490 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (Shilling39,450) | Shilling23,259 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (Shilling9,845) | Shilling9,408 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (Shilling2,058) | Shilling5,393 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (Shilling56,754) | Shilling39,587 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (Shilling12,603) | Shilling7,768 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (Shilling812) | Shilling669 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (Shilling849) | Shilling303 | + 180% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 123% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (Shilling7,085) | Shilling2,582 | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (Shilling4,800) | Shilling2,725 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (Shilling13,308) | Shilling5,114 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (Shilling19,342) | Shilling5,515 | + 251% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (Shilling1,706,918) | Shilling2,980,350 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 199 Lek (Shilling204) | Shilling117 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (Shilling1,632) | Shilling3,661 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 102% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (Shilling718) | Shilling178 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (Shilling1,028) | Shilling320 | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (Shilling4,497) | Shilling2,000 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Shilling974) | Shilling333 | + 193% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (Shilling445) | Shilling308 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (Shilling689) | Shilling439 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (Shilling247) | Shilling115 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (Shilling288) | Shilling122 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (Shilling841) | Shilling721 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 107% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (Shilling3,186) | Shilling1,829 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (Shilling1,545) | Shilling1,406 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (Shilling3,332) | Shilling1,600 | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (Shilling4,539) | Shilling3,473 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (Shilling625) | Shilling645 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (Shilling215) | Shilling276 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 291 Lek (Shilling299) | Shilling239 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (Shilling74,649) | Shilling26,546 | + 181% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Shilling26) | Shilling4.02 | + 538% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,024 Lek (Shilling7,203) | Shilling2,491 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (Shilling363) | Shilling288 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 579 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Kenya
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