Cost of living in Albania compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Albania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (HK$70) | HK$90 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 705 Lek (HK$49) | HK$45 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350 Lek (HK$25) | HK$44 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (HK$13) | HK$23 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 319 Lek (HK$22) | HK$32 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 Lek (HK$10) | HK$19 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (HK$50) | HK$116 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 197 Lek (HK$14) | HK$28 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 154 Lek (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 119 Lek (HK$8) | HK$17 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (HK$101) | HK$142 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Lek (HK$13) | HK$17 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 96 Lek (HK$7) | HK$16 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 81% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Albania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 94,285 Lek (HK$6,619) | HK$47,353 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (HK$2,709) | HK$34,716 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (HK$713) | HK$1,299 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,857 Lek (HK$4,132) | HK$28,175 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (HK$2,701) | HK$18,653 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (HK$674) | HK$877 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (HK$141) | HK$259 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (HK$3,885) | HK$4,093 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (HK$863) | HK$2,108 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,210 Lek (HK$85) | HK$91 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (HK$58) | HK$88 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Albania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (HK$376) | HK$680 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,030 Lek (HK$283) | HK$338 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,022 Lek (HK$704) | HK$628 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (HK$1,023) | HK$1,283 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 66% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Albania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (HK$116,846) | HK$433,526 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 227 Lek (HK$16) | HK$22 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (HK$112) | HK$533 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Albania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (HK$49) | HK$57 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (HK$70) | HK$110 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (HK$261) | HK$407 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (HK$67) | HK$83 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek (HK$27) | HK$44 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 597 Lek (HK$42) | HK$51 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 260 Lek (HK$18) | HK$16 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 302 Lek (HK$21) | HK$22 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 743 Lek (HK$52) | HK$322 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Albania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (HK$218) | HK$406 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,731 Lek (HK$122) | HK$198 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (HK$228) | HK$1,780 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (HK$311) | HK$987 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Lek (HK$47) | HK$166 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 244 Lek (HK$17) | HK$51 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (HK$23) | HK$66 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (HK$5,110) | HK$3,953 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (HK$1.76) | HK$1.03 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,554 Lek (HK$320) | HK$775 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (HK$24) | HK$61 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 584 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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