Cost of living in Albania compared to Senegal
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Albania | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (5,107 Franc) | 6,274 Franc | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (3,430 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 399 Lek (2,271 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 181 Lek (1,032 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 Lek (1,753 Franc) | 1,422 Franc | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 Lek (1,075 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (3,527 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (949 Franc) | 2,468 Franc | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (787 Franc) | 945 Franc | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (631 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (9,255 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (998 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (577 Franc) | 600 Franc | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Albania | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (546,460 Franc) | 1,500,000 Franc | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (262,345 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (94,651 Franc) | 65,121 Franc | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (390,124 Franc) | 900,000 Franc | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (279,978 Franc) | 400,000 Franc | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (144,841 Franc) | 56,353 Franc | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,960 Lek (33,949 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (280,909 Franc) | 190,000 Franc | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (170,870 Franc) | 95,000 Franc | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (7,904 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (3,102 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Albania | Senegal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (25,262 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (22,323 Franc) | 45,000 Franc | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (47,581 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (59,522 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 83% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 83% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Albania | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (5,662,095 Franc) | 16,872,000 Franc | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek (1,312 Franc) | 1,039 Franc | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Lek (8,871 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Albania | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (6,835 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (5,696 Franc) | 7,301 Franc | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (17,700 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (5,408 Franc) | 3,160 Franc | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (2,084 Franc) | 2,847 Franc | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (3,043 Franc) | 1,944 Franc | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (1,490 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (1,775 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (4,152 Franc) | 10,872 Franc | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Albania | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (17,087 Franc) | 21,370 Franc | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (10,076 Franc) | 14,000 Franc | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 12,000 Franc | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (25,901 Franc) | 37,580 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (6,601 Franc) | 4,726 Franc | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (1,362 Franc) | 2,242 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (2,079 Franc) | 2,222 Franc | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (427,175 Franc) | 750,000 Franc | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (142 Franc) | 85 Franc | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (20,851 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (1,946 Franc) | 709 Franc | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 344 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Senegal
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