Cost of living in Albania compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Albania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (HK$71) | HK$76 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (HK$68) | HK$50 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (HK$29) | HK$39 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (HK$13) | HK$25 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (HK$28) | HK$30 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (HK$17) | HK$25 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (HK$34) | HK$96 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (HK$15) | HK$30 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (HK$8) | HK$20 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (HK$111) | HK$127 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (HK$16) | HK$16 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (HK$4.32) | HK$19 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 78% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Albania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (HK$4,673) | HK$39,114 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (HK$3,577) | HK$27,315 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (HK$1,156) | HK$1,456 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (HK$2,567) | HK$19,055 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (HK$2,028) | HK$13,392 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (HK$765) | HK$1,025 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (HK$112) | HK$187 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (HK$2,497) | HK$3,504 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (HK$1,737) | HK$1,032 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (HK$111) | HK$104 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (HK$82) | HK$80 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Albania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (HK$335) | HK$609 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (HK$305) | HK$306 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (HK$742) | HK$705 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (HK$1,109) | HK$1,097 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Albania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (HK$47,070) | HK$287,719 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (HK$16) | HK$24 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Lek (HK$171) | HK$552 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Albania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (HK$17) | HK$116 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (HK$57) | HK$88 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (HK$214) | HK$493 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (HK$21) | HK$40 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (HK$32) | HK$24 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (HK$35) | HK$68 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (HK$29) | HK$19 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (HK$33) | HK$23 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (HK$48) | HK$176 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Albania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (HK$262) | HK$312 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (HK$137) | HK$199 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | HK$500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (HK$393) | HK$554 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (HK$68) | HK$152 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (HK$17) | HK$40 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (HK$27) | HK$60 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (HK$6,419) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | HK$0.99 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (HK$310) | HK$634 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (HK$30) | HK$102 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 510 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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