- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Jordan
- Muscat
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Muscat, Oman compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Muscat (Oman) is 2% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.500 (Dinar 4.599) | Dinar 4.000 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.250 (Dinar 4.139) | Dinar 4.733 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.574 (Dinar 2.895) | Dinar 2.105 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.916 (Dinar 1.684) | Dinar 1.186 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.020 (Dinar 1.876) | Dinar 1.600 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.590 (Dinar 1.085) | Dinar 0.500 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.359 (Dinar 4.339) | Dinar 2.340 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.126 (Dinar 2.071) | Dinar 1.650 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.507 (Dinar 0.932) | Dinar 1.300 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.100 (Dinar 2.023) | Dinar 3.910 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 6.000 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.645 (Dinar 1.186) | Dinar 1.137 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.355 (Dinar 0.653) | Dinar 0.270 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 68% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 633 (Dinar 1,165) | Dinar 558 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 450 (Dinar 828) | Dinar 407 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 39 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 45 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 308 (Dinar 566) | Dinar 314 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 225 (Dinar 413) | Dinar 223 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 23 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 23 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 23 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 31 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 165 (Dinar 303) | Dinar 332 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 97 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.281 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.607 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.431 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 42% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 18 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 63 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 17 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 55 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 28 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 61 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 24 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 73 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 44% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,000 (Dinar 12,877) | Dinar 25,000 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.189 (Dinar 0.347) | Dinar 0.830 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 10 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 30 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 3.172 (Dinar 5.835) | Dinar 5.137 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 26% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.339 (Dinar 4.302) | Dinar 2.905 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.823 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 10 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 20 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 2.229 (Dinar 4.100) | Dinar 3.620 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.720 (Dinar 3.164) | Dinar 3.221 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.814 (Dinar 3.337) | Dinar 2.941 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.065 (Dinar 1.959) | Dinar 1.137 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.212 (Dinar 2.229) | Dinar 1.969 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.868 (Dinar 3.437) | Dinar 6 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 5% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 14 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 33 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 16 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 21 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 22 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 15 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 33 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 5.552 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.530 (Dinar 2.814) | Dinar 2.730 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.983 (Dinar 5.487) | Dinar 4.000 | + 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 96 (Dinar 176) | Dinar 193 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.050 (Dinar 0.092) | Dinar 0.040 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 18 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 46 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.000 (Dinar 1.840) | Dinar 1.850 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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