Cost of living in Albania compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Albania | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (30,796 Shilling) | 22,978 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (20,682 Shilling) | 27,887 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (15,106 Shilling) | 14,423 Shilling | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (6,069 Shilling) | 1,653 Shilling | + 267% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (9,998 Shilling) | 7,859 Shilling | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (5,581 Shilling) | 4,626 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (21,264 Shilling) | 11,302 Shilling | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (5,720 Shilling) | 17,203 Shilling | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (4,747 Shilling) | 5,071 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (3,807 Shilling) | 4,692 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (55,803 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (6,016 Shilling) | 4,561 Shilling | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (3,479 Shilling) | 2,254 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Albania | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 80,360 Lek (2,759,809 Shilling) | 5,901,380 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (1,581,867 Shilling) | 1,773,300 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (570,716 Shilling) | 210,249 Shilling | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (2,352,337 Shilling) | 2,500,000 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (1,688,187 Shilling) | 940,997 Shilling | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (873,349 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 337% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (62,184 Shilling) | 154,498 Shilling | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (1,693,802 Shilling) | 1,296,120 Shilling | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (1,030,297 Shilling) | 539,404 Shilling | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (47,659 Shilling) | 26,788 Shilling | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (18,703 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 123% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Albania | Uganda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (152,322 Shilling) | 43,813 Shilling | + 248% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (134,602 Shilling) | 61,060 Shilling | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (286,901 Shilling) | 190,070 Shilling | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (358,901 Shilling) | 149,740 Shilling | + 140% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Albania | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (34,140,822 Shilling) | 37,457,000 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (7,705 Shilling) | 5,312 Shilling | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (53,377 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 40% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Albania | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (41,212 Shilling) | 8,500 Shilling | + 385% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (34,343 Shilling) | 8,788 Shilling | + 291% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (106,725 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (32,609 Shilling) | 40,364 Shilling | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (12,566 Shilling) | 12,096 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (18,349 Shilling) | 14,283 Shilling | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (8,985 Shilling) | 5,125 Shilling | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (10,703 Shilling) | 7,128 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (25,035 Shilling) | 52,183 Shilling | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Uganda | ||||
| Albania | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (103,030 Shilling) | 66,060 Shilling | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (60,756 Shilling) | 60,641 Shilling | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 100,000 Shilling | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (156,173 Shilling) | 139,592 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (41,160 Shilling) | 33,940 Shilling | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (8,214 Shilling) | 23,041 Shilling | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (12,536 Shilling) | 4,601 Shilling | + 172% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (2,575,743 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (859 Shilling) | 191 Shilling | + 350% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (125,726 Shilling) | 244,643 Shilling | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (11,788 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Uganda
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