Cost of living in Hong Kong is 157% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 66% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (1,251 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (620 Lek) | 643 Lek | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (590 Lek) | 354 Lek | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (330 Lek) | 188 Lek | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (446 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (306 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$110 (1,511 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (415 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$19 (264 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$13 (178 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$152 (2,098 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (243 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (230 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 436% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 436% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$48,252 (665,807 Lek) | 79,707 Lek | + 735% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$35,005 (483,019 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 1012% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,160 (16,005 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,710 (368,562 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 518% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$18,184 (250,905 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 585% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (11,369 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (3,100 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (67,147 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (21,009 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (1,246 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$85 (1,174 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 15% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (9,316 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (4,889 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$626 (8,637 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (16,831 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 130% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$235,297 (3,246,734 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (312 Lek) | 220 Lek | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$536 (7,403 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 372% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$123 (1,694 Lek) | 2,535 Lek | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 43% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (812 Lek) | 808 Lek | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (1,400 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (5,090 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (929 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (617 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (608 Lek) | 503 Lek | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (186 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (273 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$279 (3,846 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 520% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 69% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$353 (4,876 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$209 (2,890 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (22,810 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 559% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,004 (13,856 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$144 (1,994 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (654 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 207% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (880 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (50,605 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (12 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$909 (12,541 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 219% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (856 Lek) | 343 Lek | + 150% | |
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TOTAL | + 157% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 601 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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