- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Jordan
- Muscat
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Muscat, Oman compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Muscat (Oman) is 3% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.500 (Dinar 4.602) | Dinar 4.000 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.250 (Dinar 4.142) | Dinar 4.935 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.575 (Dinar 2.898) | Dinar 2.105 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.813 (Dinar 1.497) | Dinar 1.184 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.020 (Dinar 1.878) | Dinar 1.600 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.689 (Dinar 1.268) | Dinar 0.500 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.167 (Dinar 3.989) | Dinar 2.340 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.144 (Dinar 2.106) | Dinar 1.650 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.538 (Dinar 0.989) | Dinar 1.300 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.100 (Dinar 2.025) | Dinar 3.910 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 6.000 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.730 (Dinar 1.343) | Dinar 1.002 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.337 (Dinar 0.620) | Dinar 0.270 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 66% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 633 (Dinar 1,166) | Dinar 558 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 450 (Dinar 828) | Dinar 407 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 36 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 45 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 308 (Dinar 567) | Dinar 314 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 225 (Dinar 413) | Dinar 223 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 28 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 23 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 23 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 31 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 157 (Dinar 289) | Dinar 315 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 34 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 122 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.841 (Dinar 5.229) | Dinar 4.798 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.044 (Dinar 5.603) | Dinar 5.709 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 43% 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 72 | - 27% | |
| 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 12,885) | Dinar 25,000 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.198 (Dinar 0.364) | Dinar 0.830 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 10 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 30 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 3.461 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 8 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 15% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.543 (Dinar 4.680) | Dinar 2.527 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.761 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 10 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 22 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 2.614 (Dinar 4.812) | Dinar 2.887 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.612 (Dinar 2.967) | Dinar 3.289 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.045 (Dinar 3.764) | Dinar 3.234 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.969 (Dinar 1.783) | Dinar 1.231 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.298 (Dinar 2.389) | Dinar 2.503 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.000 (Dinar 3.681) | Dinar 7 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 12% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 10 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 32 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 16 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 12 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 21 | + 6% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 7 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.530 (Dinar 2.816) | Dinar 2.730 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.096 (Dinar 5.699) | Dinar 4.000 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 197 (Dinar 362) | Dinar 410 | - 12% | |
| 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 1.841) | Dinar 1.850 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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