Cost of living in Hungary compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,155 Ft (737 Lek) | 700 Lek | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,656 Ft (567 Lek) | 415 Lek | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 704 Ft (241 Lek) | 246 Lek | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (90 Lek) | 123 Lek | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 596 Ft (204 Lek) | 184 Lek | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 634 Ft (217 Lek) | 96 Lek | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,043 Ft (357 Lek) | 352 Lek | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 430 Ft (147 Lek) | 92 Lek | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 279 Ft (95 Lek) | 60 Lek | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 248 Ft (85 Lek) | 157 Lek | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,696 Ft (580 Lek) | 1,560 Lek | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 447 Ft (153 Lek) | 159 Lek | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 161 Ft (55 Lek) | 156 Lek | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 31% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 295,399 Ft (101,084 Lek) | 25,000 Lek | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 197,370 Ft (67,539 Lek) | 28,117 Lek | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,361 Ft (14,153 Lek) | 27,097 Lek | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 198,968 Ft (68,086 Lek) | 37,477 Lek | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 133,998 Ft (45,853 Lek) | 20,000 Lek | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,012 Ft (10,270 Lek) | 25,758 Lek | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,151 Ft (1,420 Lek) | 1,225 Lek | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 116,834 Ft (39,980 Lek) | 15,340 Lek | + 161% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,922 Ft (9,555 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,471 Ft (845 Lek) | 612 Lek | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (776 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 56% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,741 Ft (9,151 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 266% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,909 Ft (3,733 Lek) | 2,700 Lek | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,088 Ft (8,585 Lek) | 6,865 Lek | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,580 Ft (9,095 Lek) | 12,000 Lek | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 23% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,385,690 Ft (2,185,151 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 388 Ft (133 Lek) | 150 Lek | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,805 Ft (3,355 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 6% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,355 Ft (806 Lek) | 611 Lek | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,745 Ft (1,624 Lek) | 1,006 Lek | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,094 Ft (6,876 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,218 Ft (417 Lek) | 1,090 Lek | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 829 Ft (284 Lek) | 403 Lek | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 819 Ft (280 Lek) | 433 Lek | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 Ft (154 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 494 Ft (169 Lek) | 405 Lek | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,676 Ft (1,258 Lek) | 458 Lek | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 28% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,912 Ft (2,365 Lek) | 4,174 Lek | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,558 Ft (1,218 Lek) | 1,667 Lek | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,346 Ft (6,620 Lek) | 3,449 Lek | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,171 Ft (3,480 Lek) | 8,395 Lek | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,202 Ft (754 Lek) | 726 Lek | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 664 Ft (227 Lek) | 178 Lek | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 508 Ft (174 Lek) | 671 Lek | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 159,516 Ft (54,586 Lek) | 45,207 Lek | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (10 Lek) | 20 Lek | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,368 Ft (4,232 Lek) | 4,031 Lek | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,435 Ft (491 Lek) | 318 Lek | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,138 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 7% more expensive than in Albania
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