Cost of living in Muscat, Oman vs Amman, Jordan
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Muscat (Oman) is 46% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.027 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.876 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.983 (Dinar 5.485) | Dinar 4.589 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.457 (Dinar 2.679) | Dinar 1.967 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.971 (Dinar 1.786) | Dinar 0.982 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.674 (Dinar 3.078) | Dinar 1.620 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.651 (Dinar 1.197) | Dinar 0.532 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.514 (Dinar 4.622) | Dinar 3.007 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.484 (Dinar 2.728) | Dinar 1.226 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.972 (Dinar 1.788) | Dinar 0.671 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.511 (Dinar 2.779) | Dinar 3.408 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 10 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 15 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.045 (Dinar 1.922) | Dinar 1.147 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.348 (Dinar 0.640) | Dinar 0.351 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 117% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 584 (Dinar 1,073) | Dinar 472 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 373 (Dinar 687) | Dinar 344 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 62 (Dinar 115) | Dinar 62 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 442 (Dinar 814) | Dinar 336 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 264 (Dinar 485) | Dinar 219 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 37 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 46 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 15 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 188 (Dinar 346) | Dinar 202 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 54 (Dinar 99) | Dinar 114 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.346 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.896 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.486 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.273 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 38% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 17 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 62 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 14 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 50 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 77 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 50 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 56 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 38% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,749 (Dinar 12,410) | Dinar 18,917 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.220 (Dinar 0.405) | Dinar 0.860 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 41 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 3.612 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 47% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.602 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.678 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 6 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 15 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 22 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.044 (Dinar 5.597) | Dinar 3.146 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.774 (Dinar 3.262) | Dinar 2.860 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.890 (Dinar 3.476) | Dinar 3.196 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.115 (Dinar 2.050) | Dinar 1.234 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.490 (Dinar 2.739) | Dinar 2.183 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.264 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.069 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 12% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 28 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 16 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (Dinar 141) | Dinar 27 | + 420% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 30 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 39 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 6 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.188 (Dinar 4.024) | Dinar 3.102 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 4.581 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.659 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 172 (Dinar 317) | Dinar 425 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.049 (Dinar 0.091) | Dinar 0.057 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 32 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 61 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.939 (Dinar 3.565) | Dinar 2.991 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 528 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,814 (﷼ 987) in Muscat to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Dinar 1,500 in Amman.
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