Cost of living in Albania compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (HK$64) | HK$82 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (HK$31) | HK$39 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Lek (HK$24) | HK$45 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (HK$9) | HK$23 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175 Lek (HK$13) | HK$28 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (HK$9) | HK$22 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (HK$29) | HK$94 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Lek (HK$5.01) | HK$15 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (HK$9) | HK$17 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (HK$70) | HK$220 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 158 Lek (HK$12) | HK$13 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (HK$6) | HK$17 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 86% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (HK$3,556) | HK$43,081 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,646 Lek (HK$2,862) | HK$30,893 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,962 Lek (HK$516) | HK$1,361 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,250 Lek (HK$2,685) | HK$23,195 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (HK$2,066) | HK$14,012 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (HK$361) | HK$1,084 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,299 Lek (HK$96) | HK$136 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,826 Lek (HK$2,061) | HK$4,745 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (HK$692) | HK$1,231 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (HK$41) | HK$71 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (HK$22) | HK$88 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (HK$486) | HK$678 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (HK$543) | HK$312 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (HK$707) | HK$730 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (HK$1,169) | HK$1,103 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (HK$207,365) | HK$250,869 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (HK$13) | HK$16 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (HK$111) | HK$531 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 785 Lek (HK$58) | HK$41 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (HK$100) | HK$280 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (HK$202) | HK$400 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (HK$64) | HK$58 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (HK$53) | HK$42 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (HK$34) | HK$55 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (HK$14) | HK$12 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (HK$29) | HK$25 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (HK$37) | HK$252 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (HK$247) | HK$358 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (HK$106) | HK$191 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (HK$250) | HK$530 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (HK$370) | HK$803 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (HK$61) | HK$113 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (HK$12) | HK$43 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (HK$30) | HK$66 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (HK$1,851) | HK$3,417 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | HK$1.63 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,231 Lek (HK$313) | HK$782 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 309 Lek (HK$23) | HK$60 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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