Cost of living in Albania compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 46% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (2,883 KZT) | 2,443 KZT | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (1,711 KZT) | 1,754 KZT | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (1,014 KZT) | 815 KZT | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (507 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (759 KZT) | 463 KZT | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (397 KZT) | 672 KZT | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (1,449 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (377 KZT) | 580 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (247 KZT) | 184 KZT | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (645 KZT) | 288 KZT | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (6,426 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (657 KZT) | 437 KZT | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (644 KZT) | 132 KZT | + 388% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 29% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (102,971 KZT) | 224,420 KZT | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (115,809 KZT) | 145,801 KZT | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (111,608 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 477% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (154,360 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (82,377 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (106,094 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 632% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (5,046 KZT) | 4,454 KZT | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (63,184 KZT) | 109,606 KZT | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (61,782 KZT) | 37,576 KZT | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (2,522 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (1,236 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (10,297 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (11,121 KZT) | 14,545 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (28,274 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (49,426 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 29% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 6,651,570 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (618 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 265% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (6,590 KZT) | 6,021 KZT | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 86% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (2,517 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (4,144 KZT) | 2,206 KZT | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (12,356 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (4,489 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 265% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (1,660 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (1,782 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (908 KZT) | 441 KZT | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (1,669 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (1,886 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 63% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (17,190 KZT) | 7,189 KZT | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (6,867 KZT) | 2,794 KZT | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (14,207 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (34,578 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (2,992 KZT) | 2,072 KZT | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (731 KZT) | 897 KZT | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (2,763 KZT) | 799 KZT | + 246% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (186,201 KZT) | 225,566 KZT | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (82 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 480% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (16,603 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (1,309 KZT) | 493 KZT | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,529 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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