Cost of living in Albania compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 43% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (Shilling1,530) | Shilling1,059 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (Shilling999) | Shilling882 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (Shilling772) | Shilling481 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (Shilling305) | Shilling142 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (Shilling488) | Shilling271 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (Shilling210) | Shilling100 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (Shilling752) | Shilling502 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (Shilling248) | Shilling198 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (Shilling171) | Shilling92 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (Shilling160) | Shilling242 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (Shilling2,062) | Shilling1,265 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (Shilling302) | Shilling201 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (Shilling149) | Shilling111 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 57% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (Shilling144,391) | Shilling196,139 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (Shilling86,673) | Shilling128,896 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (Shilling36,449) | Shilling8,579 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (Shilling95,240) | Shilling97,620 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (Shilling364,820) | Shilling23,400 | + 1459% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (Shilling32,965) | Shilling8,455 | + 290% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (Shilling7,432) | Shilling5,873 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (Shilling65,665) | Shilling43,137 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (Shilling49,249) | Shilling23,937 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (Shilling1,995) | Shilling700 | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (Shilling1,739) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 56% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (Shilling6,203) | Shilling7,496 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (Shilling7,002) | Shilling2,759 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (Shilling14,674) | Shilling17,508 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (Shilling21,681) | Shilling8,255 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Shilling1,631,951) | Shilling1,786,980 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (Shilling342) | Shilling193 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (Shilling2,548) | Shilling5,266 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 156% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (Shilling1,970) | Shilling178 | + 1005% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (Shilling1,642) | Shilling320 | + 413% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (Shilling5,102) | Shilling4,026 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Shilling1,559) | Shilling333 | + 368% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (Shilling601) | Shilling308 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (Shilling877) | Shilling439 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (Shilling429) | Shilling100 | + 329% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (Shilling512) | Shilling122 | + 319% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (Shilling1,197) | Shilling1,306 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 105% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Albania | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (Shilling4,925) | Shilling3,290 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (Shilling2,904) | Shilling1,744 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Shilling1,600 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (Shilling7,465) | Shilling5,898 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (Shilling2,170) | Shilling906 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (Shilling393) | Shilling234 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (Shilling652) | Shilling260 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Shilling123,122) | Shilling26,546 | + 364% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Shilling41) | Shilling4.09 | + 903% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (Shilling6,010) | Shilling6,759 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (Shilling534) | Shilling304 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 318 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 43% more expensive than in Kenya
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