Cost of living in Muscat, Oman vs Kolkata, India
Currency:
| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Muscat (Oman) is 154% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.027 (₨955) | ₨319 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.983 (₨567) | ₨330 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.457 (₨277) | ₨119 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.971 (₨185) | ₨44 | + 318% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.674 (₨318) | ₨74 | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.651 (₨124) | ₨42 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.514 (₨478) | ₨190 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.484 (₨282) | ₨139 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.063 (₨202) | ₨27 | + 654% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.511 (₨287) | ₨149 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 10 (₨1,845) | ₨856 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.045 (₨199) | ₨86 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.348 (₨66) | ₨22 | + 194% | |
| Housing | + 239% | |||
| Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 239% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 584 (₨110,854) | ₨25,165 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 373 (₨70,941) | ₨14,783 | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 62 (₨11,829) | ₨4,145 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 442 (₨84,042) | ₨27,216 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 264 (₨50,077) | ₨14,333 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 37 (₨6,953) | ₨3,203 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (₨4,768) | ₨620 | + 669% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 188 (₨35,773) | ₨29,631 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 54 (₨10,238) | ₨11,142 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.346 (₨636) | ₨426 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.486 (₨662) | ₨642 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 59% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 17 (₨3,267) | ₨2,069 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 14 (₨2,653) | ₨2,061 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (₨7,353) | ₨3,609 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 50 (₨9,445) | ₨2,478 | + 281% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 50% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,749 (₨1,282,031) | ₨1,115,320 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.220 (₨42) | ₨77 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 (₨2,603) | ₨1,011 | + 158% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 3.612 (₨686) | ₨156 | + 341% | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 163% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.602 (₨684) | ₨187 | + 267% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 8 (₨1,502) | ₨220 | + 584% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 15 (₨2,868) | ₨868 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.044 (₨578) | ₨279 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.774 (₨337) | ₨174 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.890 (₨359) | ₨244 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.115 (₨212) | ₨118 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.490 (₨283) | ₨72 | + 292% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.264 (₨810) | ₨231 | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 125% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 8 (₨1,603) | ₨1,092 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (₨1,458) | ₨457 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (₨14,589) | ₨2,012 | + 625% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 30 (₨5,619) | ₨2,007 | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (₨1,736) | ₨574 | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.188 (₨416) | ₨240 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 4.581 (₨870) | ₨272 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 172 (₨32,767) | ₨41,800 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.049 (₨9) | ₨2.93 | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 32 (₨6,111) | ₨1,787 | + 242% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.939 (₨368) | ₨200 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 537 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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