Cost of living in Albania compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 34% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (2,881 KZT) | 2,644 KZT | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (2,499 KZT) | 1,759 KZT | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (1,041 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (498 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (798 KZT) | 468 KZT | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek (353 KZT) | 668 KZT | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (1,533 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek (362 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (253 KZT) | 184 KZT | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (612 KZT) | 284 KZT | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (5,004 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek (631 KZT) | 439 KZT | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (341 KZT) | 129 KZT | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 25% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (207,948 KZT) | 220,223 KZT | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (160,622 KZT) | 143,216 KZT | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (72,317 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (153,199 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (96,455 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (73,838 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 409% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (5,737 KZT) | 4,346 KZT | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (120,250 KZT) | 110,533 KZT | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (45,687 KZT) | 37,871 KZT | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (2,936 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (1,156 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek (11,591 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (11,363 KZT) | 14,408 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek (26,395 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (50,503 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (2,104,294 KZT) | 6,538,740 KZT | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (634 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 275% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (6,734 KZT) | 5,932 KZT | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 89% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (2,572 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (4,234 KZT) | 1,766 KZT | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (11,354 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (3,997 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 225% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (1,654 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (1,771 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (789 KZT) | 360 KZT | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (1,622 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek (2,000 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 32% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (12,455 KZT) | 7,173 KZT | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (7,198 KZT) | 2,632 KZT | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (14,517 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek (29,961 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (3,370 KZT) | 2,020 KZT | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek (760 KZT) | 897 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (1,363 KZT) | 774 KZT | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (190,258 KZT) | 224,872 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (84 KZT) | 63 KZT | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (19,412 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (1,343 KZT) | 498 KZT | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,033 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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