- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Philippines
- Muscat
- Manila
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Muscat (Oman) and Manila (Philippines)
| Food | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Muscat (Oman) is 86% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ﷼ 5.071 (Php543) | Php293 | 85% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.590 (Php277) | Php143 | 94% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ﷼ 1.633 (Php175) | Php91 | 93% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.727 (Php78) | Php71 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.381 (Php148) | Php67 | 122% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.790 (Php85) | Php54 | 57% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.749 (Php187) | Php74 | 154% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.800 (Php86) | Php128 | 33% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.233 (Php132) | Php104 | 27% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.967 (Php211) | Php42 | 402% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 9.286 (Php994) | Php488 | 104% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.900 (Php96) | Php56 | 73% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.607 (Php65) | Php48 | 34% |
| Housing | 50% | ||
| Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 50% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ﷼ 764 (Php81,837) | Php47,941 | 71% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 52 (Php5,583) | Php6,393 | 13% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ﷼ 23 (Php2,478) | Php2,489 | 0% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 277 (Php29,645) | Php39,300 | 25% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ﷼ 60 (Php6,403) | Php5,800 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.483 (Php266) | Php110 | 143% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2 (Php214) | Php109 | 97% |
| Clothes | 8% | ||
| Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 8% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ﷼ 25 (Php2,634) | Php2,418 | 9% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ﷼ 18.429 (Php1,973) | Php1,800 | 10% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ﷼ 36 (Php3,855) | Php4,000 | 4% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ﷼ 35 (Php3,748) | Php3,313 | 13% |
| Transportation | 42% | ||
| Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 42% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,979 (Php747,244) | Php1,164,290 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.341 (Php36) | Php49 | 26% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 22 (Php2,320) | Php643 | 261% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 4.103 (Php439) | Php140 | 214% |
| Personal Care | 223% | ||
| Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 223% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ﷼ 8.550 (Php916) | Php132 | 594% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 2.060 (Php221) | Php143 | 54% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.250 (Php134) | Php81 | 64% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.500 (Php268) | Php116 | 131% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.838 (Php197) | Php77 | 155% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 0.800 (Php86) | Php83 | 3% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 5.667 (Php607) | Php247 | 146% |
| Entertainment | 119% | ||
| Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 119% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 18.889 (Php2,023) | Php792 | 155% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (Php857) | Php376 | 128% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 64 (Php6,853) | Php2,891 | 137% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ﷼ 47 (Php5,019) | Php2,050 | 145% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.833 (Php518) | Php198 | 161% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.183 (Php234) | Php123 | 89% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ﷼ 2.929 (Php314) | Php61 | 418% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 185 (Php19,756) | Php7,854 | 152% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.040 (Php4.23) | Php6.70 | 37% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ﷼ 35 (Php3,748) | Php2,364 | 59% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ﷼ 1.550 (Php166) | Php47 | 251% |
| TOTAL | 69% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,912 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 8% more expensive than in New York City
- Cost of living in Bucharest is 12% more expensive than in Brasov
- Cost of living in Bucharest is 11% more expensive than in Brasov
- Cost of living in London is 8% more expensive than in New York City
- Cost of living in Bucharest is 13% more expensive than in Brasov
- Cost of living in London is 76% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 44% more expensive than in Istanbul
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 66% more expensive than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Brisbane is 11% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Ljubljana is 51% more expensive than in Tomsk
Cost of living in Muscat (Oman) is 69% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines)
For example, you would need at least Php131,768
(﷼ 1,231)
in Muscat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Php78,125
in Manila.