Cost of living in Albania compared to Oman
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Albania | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (﷼ 3.564) | ﷼ 1.933 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (﷼ 2.715) | ﷼ 2.568 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (﷼ 1.116) | ﷼ 1.404 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (﷼ 0.525) | ﷼ 0.566 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (﷼ 0.963) | ﷼ 0.788 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (﷼ 0.616) | ﷼ 0.341 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (﷼ 2.389) | ﷼ 1.427 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (﷼ 0.461) | ﷼ 0.824 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (﷼ 0.322) | ﷼ 0.476 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (﷼ 0.337) | ﷼ 1.666 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (﷼ 4.840) | ﷼ 8 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (﷼ 0.545) | ﷼ 0.690 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (﷼ 0.285) | ﷼ 0.456 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Albania | Oman | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (﷼ 251) | ﷼ 466 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (﷼ 130) | ﷼ 303 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (﷼ 34) | ﷼ 62 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (﷼ 194) | ﷼ 241 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (﷼ 130) | ﷼ 161 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (﷼ 32) | ﷼ 36 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 31 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (﷼ 186) | ﷼ 217 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 36 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (﷼ 2.666) | ﷼ 3.653 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (﷼ 2.787) | ﷼ 2.767 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 29% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Albania | Oman | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 16 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 16 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (﷼ 44) | ﷼ 29 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (﷼ 64) | ﷼ 27 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Albania | Oman | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (﷼ 5,604) | ﷼ 7,644 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 221 Lek (﷼ 0.745) | ﷼ 0.217 | + 243% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (﷼ 5.358) | ﷼ 14 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Albania | Oman | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (﷼ 2.358) | ﷼ 2.865 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (﷼ 3.374) | ﷼ 7 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 15 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (﷼ 3.197) | ﷼ 3.451 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (﷼ 1.461) | ﷼ 2.375 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (﷼ 2.263) | ﷼ 2.000 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (﷼ 0.812) | ﷼ 1.289 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (﷼ 0.945) | ﷼ 1.476 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (﷼ 2.761) | ﷼ 4.000 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Albania | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 7 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (﷼ 5.074) | ﷼ 7 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 77 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 12 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (﷼ 2.053) | ﷼ 9 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (﷼ 0.706) | ﷼ 1.888 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Lek (﷼ 1.117) | ﷼ 3.545 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (﷼ 245) | ﷼ 158 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (﷼ 0.084) | ﷼ 0.060 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,022 Lek (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 15 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 324 Lek (﷼ 1.091) | ﷼ 2.256 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 361 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Oman
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