Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Elbasan, Albania
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 89 (586 Lek) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 81 (532 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 255% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (297 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (113 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 19 (123 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (42 Lek) | 100 Lek | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 (239 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (161 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (51 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 30 (200 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 173 (1,135 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (101 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (44 Lek) | 35 Lek | + 27% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 13% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,915 (64,955 Lek) | 30,000 Lek | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,223 (27,669 Lek) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 771 (5,051 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,679 (30,657 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,030 (19,854 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 538 (3,522 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 125 (822 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,572 (29,954 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,055 (13,460 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 124% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 89 (584 Lek) | 3,750 Lek | - 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 50 (330 Lek) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,035 (6,778 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 854 (5,597 Lek) | 5,908 Lek | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,364 (15,488 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,493 (9,782 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 5% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,503 (2,591,110 Lek) | 1,527,130 Lek | + 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (52 Lek) | 166 Lek | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 270 (1,770 Lek) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 50 (326 Lek) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 18% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 (294 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (432 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 294 (1,927 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 82 (539 Lek) | 400 Lek | + 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 45 (298 Lek) | 313 Lek | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (274 Lek) | 450 Lek | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (161 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (169 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 97 (632 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 111% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 458 (3,001 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 180 (1,179 Lek) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,084 (7,102 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 527 (3,452 Lek) | 4,000 Lek | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 114 (750 Lek) | 700 Lek | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (250 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 45 (297 Lek) | 758 Lek | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,792 (64,154 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.71 (11 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 541 (3,544 Lek) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 42 (278 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 7% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 94,000 Lek in Elbasan you would need to make just about 93,631 Lek (E£ 14,292) in Cairo.
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