- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Kazakhstan
- Muscat
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Muscat (Oman) and Almaty (Kazakhstan)
| Food | 47% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Muscat (Oman) is 47% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ﷼ 5.214 (2,044 KZT) | 1,427 KZT | 43% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.271 (890 KZT) | 1,071 KZT | 17% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ﷼ 1.633 (640 KZT) | 485 KZT | 32% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.727 (285 KZT) | 252 KZT | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.381 (541 KZT) | 306 KZT | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.790 (310 KZT) | 450 KZT | 31% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.599 (627 KZT) | 611 KZT | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.800 (314 KZT) | 339 KZT | 7% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.233 (483 KZT) | 188 KZT | 158% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.967 (771 KZT) | 204 KZT | 279% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8.750 (3,430 KZT) | 2,442 KZT | 40% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.900 (353 KZT) | 216 KZT | 63% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.607 (238 KZT) | 76 KZT | 211% |
| Housing | 25% | ||
| Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 25% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ﷼ 750 (293,982 KZT) | 230,000 KZT | 28% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 52 (20,439 KZT) | 21,333 KZT | 4% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (9,799 KZT) | 4,345 KZT | 126% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 280 (109,606 KZT) | 120,625 KZT | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ﷼ 55 (21,493 KZT) | 13,857 KZT | 55% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.414 (946 KZT) | 1,638 KZT | 42% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2 (784 KZT) | 1,878 KZT | 58% |
| Clothes | 42% | ||
| Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 42% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ﷼ 26 (10,322 KZT) | 17,714 KZT | 42% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ﷼ 19.250 (7,546 KZT) | 13,667 KZT | 45% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ﷼ 35 (13,719 KZT) | 16,500 KZT | 17% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ﷼ 33 (12,984 KZT) | 23,889 KZT | 46% |
| Transportation | 17% | ||
| Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 17% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,356 (2,883,474 KZT) | 3,903,140 KZT | 26% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.341 (133 KZT) | 121 KZT | 10% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 17.500 (6,860 KZT) | 4,078 KZT | 68% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 4.103 (1,608 KZT) | 2,387 KZT | 33% |
| Personal Care | 73% | ||
| Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 73% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ﷼ 7.757 (3,041 KZT) | 1,333 KZT | 128% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 1.883 (738 KZT) | 636 KZT | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.250 (490 KZT) | 450 KZT | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.343 (918 KZT) | 538 KZT | 71% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.838 (720 KZT) | 314 KZT | 129% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 0.880 (345 KZT) | 368 KZT | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 5.429 (2,128 KZT) | 2,430 KZT | 12% |
| Entertainment | 17% | ||
| Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 17% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 18.333 (7,186 KZT) | 6,167 KZT | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7.143 (2,800 KZT) | 2,015 KZT | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 53 (20,696 KZT) | 4,371 KZT | 373% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ﷼ 47 (18,292 KZT) | 18,500 KZT | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.857 (1,904 KZT) | 1,279 KZT | 49% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.157 (846 KZT) | 595 KZT | 42% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ﷼ 3.357 (1,316 KZT) | 700 KZT | 88% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 140 (54,746 KZT) | 36,889 KZT | 48% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.040 (15.48 KZT) | 18.89 KZT | 18% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ﷼ 38 (14,699 KZT) | 19,571 KZT | 25% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ﷼ 1.614 (633 KZT) | 190 KZT | 233% |
| TOTAL | 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,544 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Muscat (Oman) is 23% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 385,536 KZT
(﷼ 984)
in Muscat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
312,500 KZT
in Almaty.