Cost of living in Muscat (Oman) is 89% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,088 prices entered by 187 different people.
| Food in Muscat (Oman) is 133% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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.