- Cost of Living
- Oman
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- Barka'
- Alexandroupoli
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barka', Oman compared to Alexandroupoli, Greece
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Barka' (Oman) is 14% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €9 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.300 (€4.91) | €6 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €5.46 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 1.020 (€2.18) | €1.14 | + 90% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.230 (€2.63) | €5.97 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.61 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €5.87 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €3.58 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.67 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.95 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €6 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.650 (€1.39) | €2.69 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.500 (€1.07) | €0.89 | + 20% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Barka' (Oman) is 3% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €386 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €282 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €127 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 151 (€321) | €276 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 108 (€230) | €225 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €117 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €27 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | €500 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €60 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 7 (€14) | €9 | + 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 0.750 (€1.60) | €8 | - 79% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Barka' (Oman) is in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €98 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €21 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €82 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €67 | - | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Barka' (Oman) is 25% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,472 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.120 (€0.26) | €1.58 | - 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €40 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Barka' (Oman) is 2% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.010 (€4.29) | €4.66 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 11 (€23) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.900 (€8) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.00 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.760 (€3.76) | €4.29 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.74 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.600 (€5.55) | €3.84 | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.500 (€3.20) | €10 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Barka' (Oman) is 43% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €23 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (€17) | €16 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €23 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €35 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.200 (€4.70) | €3.37 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.74 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.030 (€0.06) | €1.00 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €33 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 0.900 (€1.92) | €4.00 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on January 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Barka' (Oman) is 20% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,100
in Alexandroupoli
you would need to make just about €883
(﷼ 413)
in Barka'.
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