Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 155% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania)
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| Food | + 108% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 108% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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| Oslo | Vlorë | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 226 (1,893 Lek) | 861 Lek | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 135 (1,136 Lek) | 571 Lek | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 78 (656 Lek) | 315 Lek | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (189 Lek) | 139 Lek | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 53 (444 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (406 Lek) | 229 Lek | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 80 (671 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (256 Lek) | 139 Lek | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (175 Lek) | 91 Lek | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (285 Lek) | 103 Lek | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 180 (1,512 Lek) | 1,044 Lek | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (282 Lek) | 179 Lek | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (286 Lek) | 65 Lek | + 340% | |
| Housing | + 350% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 350% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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| Oslo | Vlorë | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 25,417 (213,271 Lek) | 30,312 Lek | + 604% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,560 (155,737 Lek) | 22,961 Lek | + 578% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,615 (21,939 Lek) | 4,556 Lek | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 16,862 (141,490 Lek) | 23,997 Lek | + 490% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 13,372 (112,205 Lek) | 18,898 Lek | + 494% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,954 (16,393 Lek) | 4,649 Lek | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 459 (3,853 Lek) | 2,213 Lek | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,728 (48,066 Lek) | 41,222 Lek | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,748 (14,668 Lek) | 12,261 Lek | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 79 (662 Lek) | 1,665 Lek | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 331 (2,774 Lek) | 233 Lek | + 1089% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 39% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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| Oslo | Vlorë | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 990 (8,306 Lek) | 3,817 Lek | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 476 (3,997 Lek) | 3,841 Lek | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,127 (9,453 Lek) | 7,684 Lek | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,428 (11,981 Lek) | 4,658 Lek | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 216% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 216% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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| Oslo | Vlorë | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 430,359 (3,611,124 Lek) | 1,666,670 Lek | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 23 (196 Lek) | 143 Lek | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 856 (7,180 Lek) | 1,247 Lek | + 476% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 364 (3,055 Lek) | 754 Lek | + 305% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 41% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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| Oslo | Vlorë | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 53 (443 Lek) | 592 Lek | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 (871 Lek) | 800 Lek | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 691 (5,796 Lek) | 2,175 Lek | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 46 (387 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (329 Lek) | 336 Lek | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (396 Lek) | 423 Lek | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (220 Lek) | 183 Lek | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (234 Lek) | 273 Lek | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 456 (3,824 Lek) | 278 Lek | + 1277% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 67% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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| Oslo | Vlorë | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 719 (6,031 Lek) | 2,633 Lek | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 322 (2,700 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 440% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 940 (7,883 Lek) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,034 (8,680 Lek) | 4,450 Lek | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 155 (1,297 Lek) | 430 Lek | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 58 (489 Lek) | 158 Lek | + 209% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (865 Lek) | 304 Lek | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,558 (46,635 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.19 (10 Lek) | 14 Lek | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 534 (4,483 Lek) | 4,698 Lek | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 150 (1,260 Lek) | 272 Lek | + 364% | |
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TOTAL | + 155% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 334 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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