Cost of living in Albania compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Albania | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (Dinar 2.882) | Dinar 5.024 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (Dinar 1.881) | Dinar 1.980 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (Dinar 1.455) | Dinar 1.805 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (Dinar 0.575) | Dinar 0.743 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (Dinar 0.920) | Dinar 1.016 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (Dinar 0.395) | Dinar 0.592 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (Dinar 1.416) | Dinar 2.236 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (Dinar 0.468) | Dinar 1.109 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (Dinar 0.322) | Dinar 0.457 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (Dinar 0.302) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (Dinar 3.884) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (Dinar 0.570) | Dinar 0.392 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (Dinar 0.280) | Dinar 0.158 | + 78% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Albania | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (Dinar 272) | Dinar 681 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (Dinar 163) | Dinar 422 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (Dinar 69) | Dinar 306 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (Dinar 179) | Dinar 399 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (Dinar 687) | Dinar 344 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (Dinar 62) | Dinar 284 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (Dinar 14) | Dinar 10 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (Dinar 124) | Dinar 82 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (Dinar 93) | Dinar 24 | + 284% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (Dinar 3.759) | Dinar 3.580 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (Dinar 3.276) | Dinar 2.897 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Albania | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (Dinar 12) | Dinar 20 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (Dinar 13) | Dinar 23 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (Dinar 28) | Dinar 29 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (Dinar 41) | Dinar 28 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Albania | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Dinar 3,074) | Dinar 12,421 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (Dinar 0.644) | Dinar 0.144 | + 347% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (Dinar 4.799) | Dinar 15 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Albania | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (Dinar 3.711) | Dinar 1.873 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (Dinar 3.092) | Dinar 4.032 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 29 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Dinar 2.936) | Dinar 2.011 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (Dinar 1.131) | Dinar 2.742 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (Dinar 1.652) | Dinar 2.532 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (Dinar 0.809) | Dinar 0.607 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (Dinar 0.964) | Dinar 0.520 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (Dinar 2.254) | Dinar 4.865 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Albania | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (Dinar 9) | Dinar 18 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (Dinar 5.471) | Dinar 7 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 20 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (Dinar 14) | Dinar 31 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (Dinar 4.088) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (Dinar 0.740) | Dinar 1.886 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (Dinar 1.228) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Dinar 232) | Dinar 135 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Dinar 0.077) | Dinar 0.041 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 27 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (Dinar 1.009) | Dinar 1.026 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 512 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Kuwait
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