Cost of living in Albania compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (HK$54) | HK$78 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (HK$32) | HK$38 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (HK$19) | HK$44 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (HK$9) | HK$23 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (HK$14) | HK$29 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (HK$7) | HK$22 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (HK$27) | HK$92 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (HK$4.61) | HK$17 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (HK$12) | HK$17 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (HK$120) | HK$230 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (HK$12) | HK$19 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 81% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (HK$1,918) | HK$42,306 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (HK$2,157) | HK$31,492 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (HK$2,079) | HK$1,664 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (HK$2,875) | HK$23,566 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (HK$1,535) | HK$15,226 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (HK$1,976) | HK$1,385 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (HK$94) | HK$142 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (HK$1,177) | HK$5,312 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (HK$1,151) | HK$1,366 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (HK$47) | HK$69 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (HK$23) | HK$94 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (HK$192) | HK$704 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (HK$207) | HK$314 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (HK$527) | HK$728 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (HK$921) | HK$1,295 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | HK$243,567 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (HK$12) | HK$17 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (HK$123) | HK$613 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (HK$47) | HK$49 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (HK$77) | HK$132 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (HK$230) | HK$463 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (HK$84) | HK$59 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (HK$31) | HK$39 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (HK$33) | HK$53 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (HK$17) | HK$18 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (HK$31) | HK$21 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (HK$35) | HK$265 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (HK$320) | HK$359 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (HK$128) | HK$186 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (HK$265) | HK$1,027 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (HK$644) | HK$866 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (HK$56) | HK$101 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (HK$14) | HK$46 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (HK$51) | HK$69 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (HK$3,469) | HK$3,416 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (HK$1.53) | HK$1.21 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (HK$309) | HK$893 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (HK$24) | HK$62 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,392 prices entered by 198 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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