Cost of living in Albania compared to Oman
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Oman | ||||
| Albania | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (﷼ 3.948) | ﷼ 3.661 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (﷼ 4.080) | ﷼ 2.988 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (﷼ 1.674) | ﷼ 1.236 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (﷼ 0.701) | ﷼ 0.738 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (﷼ 1.568) | ﷼ 0.988 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (﷼ 0.927) | ﷼ 0.671 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (﷼ 2.182) | ﷼ 1.710 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (﷼ 0.812) | ﷼ 1.235 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (﷼ 0.399) | ﷼ 0.436 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (﷼ 0.529) | ﷼ 1.637 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (﷼ 5.820) | ﷼ 5.845 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (﷼ 0.856) | ﷼ 0.807 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (﷼ 0.262) | ﷼ 0.345 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Albania | Oman | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (﷼ 246) | ﷼ 464 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (﷼ 214) | ﷼ 294 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (﷼ 32) | ﷼ 34 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (﷼ 147) | ﷼ 335 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (﷼ 114) | ﷼ 112 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (﷼ 31) | ﷼ 21 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (﷼ 5.963) | ﷼ 24 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (﷼ 132) | ﷼ 100 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (﷼ 92) | ﷼ 30 | + 211% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (﷼ 2.716) | ﷼ 3.491 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (﷼ 4.339) | ﷼ 4.529 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Albania | Oman | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 21 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 16 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (﷼ 68) | ﷼ 39 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (﷼ 59) | ﷼ 28 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Albania | Oman | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (﷼ 2,490) | ﷼ 11,078 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (﷼ 0.855) | ﷼ 0.270 | + 217% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 24 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Albania | Oman | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (﷼ 0.905) | ﷼ 1.189 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (﷼ 3.030) | ﷼ 4.015 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 18 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (﷼ 1.132) | ﷼ 3.571 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (﷼ 1.697) | ﷼ 3.074 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (﷼ 1.871) | ﷼ 2.074 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (﷼ 1.511) | ﷼ 0.600 | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (﷼ 1.731) | ﷼ 2.704 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (﷼ 2.555) | ﷼ 4.492 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Albania | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 10 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 8 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 40 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (﷼ 37) | ﷼ 17 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 11 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (﷼ 0.905) | ﷼ 1.727 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (﷼ 1.418) | ﷼ 3.672 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (﷼ 339) | ﷼ 308 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ﷼ 0.120 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 13 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (﷼ 1.620) | ﷼ 1.933 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 428 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Oman
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