Cost of living in Muscat (Oman) is 56% more expensive than in Casablanca (Morocco)
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Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in Muscat (Oman) is 79% more expensive than in Casablanca (Morocco) | ||||
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Muscat | Casablanca | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.854 (127 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.441 (90 Dirham) | 63 Dirham | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.939 (51 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.871 (23 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 118% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.328 (35 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.940 (25 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 235% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.264 (59 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.452 (38 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.843 (22 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | + 191% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.918 (50 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 142% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 (211 Dirham) | 152 Dirham | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.023 (27 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.745 (20 Dirham) | 5.18 Dirham | + 277% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 76% more expensive than in Casablanca (Morocco) | ||||
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Muscat | Casablanca | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 407 (10,679 Dirham) | 12,177 Dirham | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 405 (10,622 Dirham) | 5,979 Dirham | + 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 49 (1,290 Dirham) | 570 Dirham | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 535 (14,024 Dirham) | 7,465 Dirham | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 307 (8,061 Dirham) | 4,604 Dirham | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 37 (965 Dirham) | 520 Dirham | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 24 (642 Dirham) | 210 Dirham | + 206% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 121 (3,174 Dirham) | 3,613 Dirham | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 48 (1,270 Dirham) | 1,042 Dirham | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.286 (86 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 9 (228 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 615% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 24% cheaper than in Casablanca (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 18 (476 Dirham) | 635 Dirham | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (381 Dirham) | 522 Dirham | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (1,016 Dirham) | 1,066 Dirham | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (707 Dirham) | 1,065 Dirham | - 34% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 37% more expensive than in Casablanca (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,573 (198,650 Dirham) | 246,116 Dirham | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.244 (6 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 17 (444 Dirham) | 224 Dirham | + 98% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 11 (280 Dirham) | 47 Dirham | + 490% | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 99% more expensive than in Casablanca (Morocco) | ||||
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Muscat | Casablanca | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4.302 (113 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 222% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (175 Dirham) | 74 Dirham | + 136% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 13 (329 Dirham) | 267 Dirham | + 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.044 (80 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 92% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.478 (65 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 93% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.890 (50 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.115 (29 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 169% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.490 (39 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.035 (106 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | + 94% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 49% more expensive than in Casablanca (Morocco) | ||||
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Muscat | Casablanca | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 14 (372 Dirham) | 296 Dirham | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (180 Dirham) | 120 Dirham | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 51 (1,338 Dirham) | 269 Dirham | + 397% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 24 (619 Dirham) | 439 Dirham | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 8 (217 Dirham) | 83 Dirham | + 163% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 3.261 (86 Dirham) | 31 Dirham | + 172% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.338 (88 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | + 91% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 163 (4,287 Dirham) | 5,552 Dirham | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.053 (1.39 Dirham) | 0.42 Dirham | + 228% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 20 (524 Dirham) | 501 Dirham | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.493 (39 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 3% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 260 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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