Cost of living in Muscat, Oman vs Lisbon, Portugal
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Muscat (Oman) is 37% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.027 (€11) | €9 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.983 (€6) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.457 (€3.16) | €2.94 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.971 (€2.11) | €0.87 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.674 (€3.63) | €2.26 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.651 (€1.41) | €1.52 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.514 (€5.45) | €4.98 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.484 (€3.22) | €1.48 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.053 (€2.28) | €1.27 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.511 (€3.28) | €1.07 | + 207% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 10 (€21) | €4.55 | + 363% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.045 (€2.27) | €2.06 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.348 (€0.75) | €1.15 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 11% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 579 (€1,256) | €1,244 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 373 (€809) | €900 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 62 (€135) | €116 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 442 (€959) | €843 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 264 (€571) | €567 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 37 (€79) | €83 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (€54) | €32 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 188 (€408) | €434 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 54 (€117) | €118 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.346 (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.486 (€8) | €10 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 13% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 17 (€37) | €73 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 14 (€30) | €31 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (€84) | €86 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 50 (€108) | €83 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 39% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,749 (€14,629) | €24,177 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.220 (€0.48) | €1.48 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 (€30) | €39 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 3.612 (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 19% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.602 (€8) | €5.02 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 8 (€17) | €8 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 15 (€33) | €51 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.044 (€7) | €3.41 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.774 (€3.84) | €3.67 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.890 (€4.10) | €3.49 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.115 (€2.42) | €1.47 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.490 (€3.23) | €2.26 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.264 (€9) | €16 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 28% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 8 (€18) | €32 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (€17) | €14 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (€166) | €44 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 30 (€64) | €43 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (€20) | €9 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.188 (€4.74) | €3.22 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 4.581 (€10) | €1.60 | + 522% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 172 (€374) | €515 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.049 (€0.11) | €0.13 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 32 (€70) | €46 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.908 (€4.14) | €5.11 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,013 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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