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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Muscat (Oman) is 7% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.549 ($14) | $12 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.262 ($5.88) | $7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.432 ($3.72) | $3.19 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.739 ($1.92) | $0.65 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.387 ($3.60) | $2.43 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.824 ($2.14) | $3.38 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.937 ($5.03) | $4.54 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.217 ($3.16) | $3.36 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.580 ($1.51) | $1.21 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.397 ($3.63) | $2.89 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 6 ($16) | $12 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.854 ($2.22) | $1.87 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.355 ($0.92) | $1.52 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Muscat (Oman) is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 582 ($1,511) | $1,423 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 437 ($1,135) | $1,022 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 25 ($66) | $167 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 412 ($1,070) | $1,022 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 277 ($720) | $628 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 ($56) | $87 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 24 ($63) | $36 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 150 ($389) | $317 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 37 ($96) | $128 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.876 ($7) | $8 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2.533 ($7) | $19 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 63% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 21 ($55) | $45 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 22 ($58) | $29 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 31 ($79) | $75 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 28 ($74) | $68 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 32% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,782 ($15,015) | $20,263 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.219 ($0.57) | $0.65 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 ($35) | $58 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 4.105 ($11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 35% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.297 ($5.96) | $5.74 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 ($17) | $37 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 7 ($18) | $115 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 2.471 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.779 ($4.62) | $2.98 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.902 ($4.94) | $4.21 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.013 ($2.63) | $2.80 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.386 ($3.60) | $1.45 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.250 ($5.84) | $16 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 6% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 16 ($42) | $35 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 ($20) | $22 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 41 ($108) | $150 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 26 ($67) | $48 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 5.286 ($14) | $8 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.208 ($5.74) | $3.97 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.168 ($8) | $4.43 | + 86% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 178 ($461) | $427 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.049 ($0.13) | $0.31 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 21 ($54) | $39 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.753 ($4.55) | $7 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,000 in Arlington, Texas you would need to make just about $3,780 (﷼ 1,455) in Muscat.
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