Cost of living in Muscat (Oman) is 96% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,166 prices entered by 200 different people.
| Food in Muscat (Oman) is 116% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Muscat (Oman) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ﷼ 3.560 (₨676) | ₨221 | 206% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 2.280 (₨433) | ₨228 | 90% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ﷼ 1.661 (₨315) | ₨179 | 76% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ﷼ 0.751 (₨143) | ₨55 | 160% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ﷼ 1.486 (₨282) | ₨82 | 245% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ﷼ 0.711 (₨135) | ₨39 | 249% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ﷼ 2.498 (₨474) | ₨238 | 99% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ﷼ 1.322 (₨251) | ₨112 | 125% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ﷼ 0.563 (₨107) | ₨20 | 422% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ﷼ 1.227 (₨233) | ₨172 | 35% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ﷼ 5.630 (₨1,068) | ₨571 | 87% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ﷼ 0.712 (₨135) | ₨78 | 73% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ﷼ 0.357 (₨68) | ₨35 | 92% |
| Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 284% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
| Muscat (Oman) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 598 (₨113,464) | ₨22,881 | 396% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 381 (₨72,326) | ₨15,456 | 368% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ﷼ 33 (₨6,230) | ₨4,475 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 455 (₨86,408) | ₨16,665 | 418% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 275 (₨52,237) | ₨13,704 | 281% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ﷼ 28 (₨5,228) | ₨2,683 | 95% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ﷼ 24 (₨4,464) | ₨612 | 629% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ﷼ 158 (₨30,030) | ₨25,488 | 18% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 30 (₨5,701) | ₨8,522 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 2.805 (₨532) | ₨335 | 59% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ﷼ 2.700 (₨512) | ₨371 | 38% |
| Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 35% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
| Muscat (Oman) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 20 (₨3,827) | ₨2,538 | 51% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ﷼ 20 (₨3,865) | ₨3,224 | 20% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 37 (₨7,109) | ₨3,515 | 102% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ﷼ 30 (₨5,718) | ₨2,797 | 104% |
| Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 66% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
| Muscat (Oman) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ﷼ 6,296 (₨1,194,598) | ₨859,577 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ﷼ 0.215 (₨41) | ₨73 | 44% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ﷼ 15 (₨2,846) | ₨1,088 | 162% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ﷼ 3.824 (₨726) | ₨254 | 186% |
| Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 3% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
| Muscat (Oman) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 2.611 (₨496) | ₨100 | 396% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ﷼ 7 (₨1,277) | ₨525 | 143% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ﷼ 8 (₨1,438) | ₨6,583 | 78% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ﷼ 2.614 (₨496) | ₨307 | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 1.759 (₨334) | ₨139 | 141% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 1.980 (₨376) | ₨212 | 77% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ﷼ 0.969 (₨184) | ₨135 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ﷼ 1.357 (₨257) | ₨80 | 223% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 2.117 (₨402) | ₨248 | 62% |
| Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 37% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
| Muscat (Oman) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ﷼ 13 (₨2,396) | ₨683 | 251% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ﷼ 7 (₨1,283) | ₨352 | 265% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ﷼ 17 (₨3,226) | ₨2,372 | 36% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ﷼ 20 (₨3,811) | ₨1,505 | 153% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ﷼ 5.897 (₨1,119) | ₨572 | 96% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 2.468 (₨468) | ₨193 | 142% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ﷼ 3.207 (₨608) | ₨185 | 228% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ﷼ 194 (₨36,886) | ₨42,999 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ﷼ 0.048 (₨9) | ₨34 | 73% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ﷼ 29 (₨5,567) | ₨1,539 | 262% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ﷼ 1.126 (₨214) | ₨222 | 4% |
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