Cost of living in Muscat (Oman) is 89% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
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Food in Muscat (Oman) is 133% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
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Muscat (Oman) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
﷼ 4.848 (₨894) | ₨228 | 292% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
﷼ 2.331 (₨430) | ₨223 | 92% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
﷼ 1.744 (₨322) | ₨182 | 76% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
﷼ 0.811 (₨150) | ₨56 | 169% |
12 eggs, large | ||
﷼ 1.607 (₨296) | ₨80 | 272% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
﷼ 0.737 (₨136) | ₨38 | 260% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
﷼ 2.262 (₨417) | ₨229 | 82% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
﷼ 1.252 (₨231) | ₨117 | 98% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
﷼ 0.588 (₨108) | ₨20 | 431% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
﷼ 1.484 (₨274) | ₨169 | 62% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
﷼ 5.217 (₨962) | ₨534 | 80% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
﷼ 0.789 (₨145) | ₨77 | 90% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
﷼ 0.357 (₨66) | ₨35 | 88% |
Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 234% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
Muscat (Oman) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
﷼ 657 (₨121,182) | ₨28,231 | 329% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
﷼ 403 (₨74,248) | ₨15,439 | 381% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
﷼ 34 (₨6,235) | ₨4,840 | 29% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
﷼ 436 (₨80,322) | ₨16,409 | 390% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
﷼ 297 (₨54,817) | ₨20,737 | 164% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
﷼ 24 (₨4,492) | ₨2,683 | 67% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
﷼ 23 (₨4,311) | ₨657 | 556% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
﷼ 160 (₨29,552) | ₨29,889 | 1% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
﷼ 32 (₨5,854) | ₨7,278 | 20% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
﷼ 2.803 (₨517) | ₨308 | 68% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
﷼ 2.639 (₨487) | ₨463 | 5% |
Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 34% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
Muscat (Oman) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
﷼ 19 (₨3,574) | ₨2,353 | 52% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
﷼ 20 (₨3,756) | ₨3,149 | 19% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
﷼ 36 (₨6,674) | ₨3,355 | 99% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
﷼ 32 (₨5,991) | ₨2,829 | 112% |
Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 64% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
Muscat (Oman) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
﷼ 5,722 (₨1,055,033) | ₨791,656 | 33% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
﷼ 0.220 (₨41) | ₨72 | 44% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
﷼ 15 (₨2,807) | ₨1,098 | 156% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
﷼ 3.865 (₨713) | ₨266 | 168% |
Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 18% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
Muscat (Oman) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
﷼ 2.611 (₨481) | ₨97 | 396% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
﷼ 7 (₨1,241) | ₨495 | 150% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
﷼ 8 (₨1,498) | ₨6,583 | 77% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
﷼ 2.614 (₨482) | ₨315 | 53% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
﷼ 1.759 (₨324) | ₨139 | 133% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
﷼ 1.980 (₨365) | ₨211 | 73% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
﷼ 0.969 (₨179) | ₨105 | 70% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
﷼ 1.357 (₨250) | ₨80 | 212% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
﷼ 2.117 (₨390) | ₨223 | 75% |
Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 19% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
Muscat (Oman) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
﷼ 15 (₨2,687) | ₨748 | 259% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
﷼ 7 (₨1,269) | ₨351 | 261% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
﷼ 14 (₨2,642) | ₨2,442 | 8% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
﷼ 23 (₨4,223) | ₨1,424 | 197% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
﷼ 5.788 (₨1,067) | ₨565 | 89% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
﷼ 2.417 (₨446) | ₨172 | 160% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
﷼ 3.211 (₨592) | ₨167 | 255% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
﷼ 187 (₨34,437) | ₨42,999 | 20% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
﷼ 0.049 (₨9) | ₨46 | 80% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
﷼ 28 (₨5,101) | ₨1,433 | 256% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
﷼ 1.146 (₨211) | ₨261 | 19% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨166,687
(﷼ 904)
in Muscat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨88,000
in Ahmedabad.