Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Elbasan, Albania
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 9% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (661 Lek) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (426 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (195 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (88 Lek) | 100 Lek | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (125 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (194 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (321 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (154 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (50 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (72 Lek) | 152 Lek | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (1,239 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (113 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (38 Lek) | 35 Lek | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 25% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (64,331 Lek) | 30,000 Lek | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (39,142 Lek) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (5,221 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (50,994 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (27,644 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (3,677 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (930 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (27,042 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (8,939 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (622 Lek) | 3,750 Lek | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (833 Lek) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 29% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (6,298 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (3,581 Lek) | 5,908 Lek | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (10,146 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (8,907 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 22% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (1,605,160 Lek) | 1,527,130 Lek | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (42 Lek) | 166 Lek | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (1,366 Lek) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (503 Lek) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 29% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (530 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (778 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (1,203 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (235 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (195 Lek) | 313 Lek | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (226 Lek) | 450 Lek | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (105 Lek) | 130 Lek | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (107 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (877 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 12% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (1,905 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (761 Lek) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (5,091 Lek) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (3,594 Lek) | 4,000 Lek | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (453 Lek) | 700 Lek | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (271 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (233 Lek) | 758 Lek | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (53,183 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (5.41 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (4,305 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (109 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 201 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 83,000 Lek in Elbasan you would need to make just about 75,034 Lek (313,842 KZT) in Almaty.
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