Cost of living in Albania compared to Senegal
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Albania | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 860 Lek (5,680 Franc) | 6,969 Franc | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (5,085 Franc) | 7,359 Franc | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (2,352 Franc) | 3,750 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (1,135 Franc) | 1,909 Franc | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (2,377 Franc) | 1,400 Franc | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (1,165 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (4,432 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (868 Franc) | 1,651 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (660 Franc) | 800 Franc | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (660 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (6,604 Franc) | 8,705 Franc | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (1,255 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (484 Franc) | 423 Franc | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Albania | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (453,557 Franc) | 1,502,620 Franc | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (321,696 Franc) | 836,041 Franc | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (89,186 Franc) | 175,929 Franc | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (429,291 Franc) | 845,364 Franc | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (165,112 Franc) | 334,060 Franc | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (59,053 Franc) | 83,158 Franc | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (37,060 Franc) | 27,512 Franc | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (192,674 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (134,025 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (8,561 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (6,331 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Albania | Senegal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (25,872 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (23,538 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (57,256 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (85,611 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 84% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 84% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Albania | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (3,632,464 Franc) | 16,872,000 Franc | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (1,244 Franc) | 990 Franc | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (10,242 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Albania | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (1,321 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (4,420 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (16,511 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (1,651 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (2,477 Franc) | 3,294 Franc | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (2,730 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (2,205 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (2,525 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (3,302 Franc) | 7,357 Franc | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Senegal | ||||
| Albania | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (20,201 Franc) | 24,326 Franc | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (10,567 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (30,301 Franc) | 31,199 Franc | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (5,279 Franc) | 5,085 Franc | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (1,321 Franc) | 2,523 Franc | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (2,068 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (495,336 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 50 Franc | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (26,805 Franc) | 35,023 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 346 Lek (2,282 Franc) | 933 Franc | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 218 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 15, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Senegal
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