- Cost of Living
- Oman
- India
- Muscat
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Muscat (Oman) and Ahmedabad (India)
| Food | 133% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Muscat (Oman) is 133% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ﷼ 5.214 (₨746) | ₨314 | 137% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.271 (₨325) | ₨236 | 38% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ﷼ 1.633 (₨234) | ₨104 | 124% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.727 (₨104) | ₨43 | 143% |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.381 (₨198) | ₨55 | 259% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.790 (₨113) | ₨21 | 451% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.599 (₨229) | ₨170 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.800 (₨114) | ₨114 | 0% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.233 (₨176) | ₨32 | 454% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.967 (₨281) | ₨119 | 137% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8.750 (₨1,252) | ₨729 | 72% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.900 (₨129) | ₨61 | 112% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.607 (₨87) | ₨23 | 286% |
| Housing | 396% | ||
| Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 396% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ﷼ 750 (₨107,324) | ₨13,857 | 675% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 52 (₨7,462) | ₨2,214 | 237% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (₨3,577) | ₨707 | 406% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 280 (₨40,014) | ₨42,143 | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ﷼ 55 (₨7,847) | ₨13,750 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.414 (₨345) | ₨412 | 16% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2 (₨286) | ₨319 | 10% |
| Clothes | 116% | ||
| Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 116% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ﷼ 26 (₨3,768) | ₨1,600 | 136% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ﷼ 19.250 (₨2,755) | ₨1,317 | 109% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ﷼ 35 (₨5,008) | ₨2,386 | 110% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ﷼ 33 (₨4,740) | ₨2,071 | 129% |
| Transportation | 21% | ||
| Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 21% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,356 (₨1,052,673) | ₨1,337,500 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.341 (₨49) | ₨71 | 32% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 17.500 (₨2,504) | ₨1,214 | 106% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 4.103 (₨587) | ₨178 | 229% |
| Personal Care | 77% | ||
| Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 77% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ﷼ 7.757 (₨1,110) | ₨202 | 449% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 1.883 (₨270) | ₨209 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.250 (₨179) | ₨255 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.343 (₨335) | ₨236 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.838 (₨263) | ₨274 | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 0.880 (₨126) | ₨78 | 62% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 5.429 (₨777) | ₨325 | 139% |
| Entertainment | 192% | ||
| Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 192% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 18.333 (₨2,623) | ₨470 | 458% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7.143 (₨1,022) | ₨331 | 209% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 53 (₨7,556) | ₨617 | 1125% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ﷼ 47 (₨6,678) | ₨1,579 | 323% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.857 (₨695) | ₨197 | 253% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.157 (₨309) | ₨187 | 65% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ﷼ 3.357 (₨480) | ₨153 | 215% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 140 (₨19,986) | ₨10,359 | 93% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.040 (₨5.65) | ₨1.17 | 384% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ﷼ 38 (₨5,366) | ₨2,814 | 91% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ﷼ 1.614 (₨231) | ₨118 | 95% |
| TOTAL | 148% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,255 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Muscat (Oman) is 148% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨232,390
(﷼ 1,624)
in Muscat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Ahmedabad.