Cost of living in Salalah, Oman vs Amman, Jordan
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salalah (Oman) is about the same as in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.643 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.480 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.413 (Dinar 4.443) | Dinar 4.536 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.140 (Dinar 2.100) | Dinar 1.971 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.533 (Dinar 0.982) | Dinar 0.982 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.767 (Dinar 1.412) | Dinar 1.617 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.733 (Dinar 1.349) | Dinar 0.532 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.663 (Dinar 4.904) | Dinar 3.198 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.089 (Dinar 2.006) | Dinar 1.226 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.652 (Dinar 1.200) | Dinar 0.671 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.402 (Dinar 2.583) | Dinar 3.623 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 16 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.724 (Dinar 1.334) | Dinar 1.146 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.206 (Dinar 0.380) | Dinar 0.377 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Salalah (Oman) is 28% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 315 (Dinar 581) | Dinar 518 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 216 (Dinar 398) | Dinar 321 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 28 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 62 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 170 (Dinar 313) | Dinar 378 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 131 (Dinar 242) | Dinar 219 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 14 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 46 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 24 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 15 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 147 (Dinar 270) | Dinar 218 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 28 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 80 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.810 (Dinar 5.175) | Dinar 4.896 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2.500 (Dinar 4.605) | Dinar 4.741 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Salalah (Oman) is 19% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 23 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 59 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 23 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 48 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 79 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 60 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in Salalah (Oman) is 192% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 8,652 (Dinar 15,934) | Dinar 18,917 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.185 (Dinar 0.341) | Dinar 0.864 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 106 (Dinar 195) | Dinar 41 | + 378% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 3.149 (Dinar 5.800) | Dinar 7 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Salalah (Oman) is 13% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.742 (Dinar 5.050) | Dinar 3.709 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 6 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 6 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 15 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 22 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1.500 (Dinar 2.763) | Dinar 3.146 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.470 (Dinar 2.707) | Dinar 2.860 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.711 (Dinar 3.151) | Dinar 3.195 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.480 (Dinar 0.883) | Dinar 1.218 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.400 (Dinar 2.579) | Dinar 2.181 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.606 (Dinar 4.800) | Dinar 5.069 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Salalah (Oman) is 6% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 9 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 22 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 17 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 10 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 28 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 23 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 38 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 5.706 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 5.679 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.736 (Dinar 3.198) | Dinar 3.102 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.550 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.918 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 270 (Dinar 497) | Dinar 425 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.040 (Dinar 0.074) | Dinar 0.057 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 14 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 61 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 3.959 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.132 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 330 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,724 (﷼ 1,479) in Salalah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Dinar 1,700 in Amman.
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