Cost of living in Muscat, Oman vs Manama, Bahrain
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Muscat (Oman) is 26% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.027 (Dinar 4.922) | Dinar 3.893 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.983 (Dinar 2.921) | Dinar 2.939 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.457 (Dinar 1.427) | Dinar 1.198 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.971 (Dinar 0.951) | Dinar 0.616 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.674 (Dinar 1.639) | Dinar 1.164 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.651 (Dinar 0.637) | Dinar 0.485 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.514 (Dinar 2.461) | Dinar 2.432 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.484 (Dinar 1.453) | Dinar 1.023 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.063 (Dinar 1.041) | Dinar 0.399 | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.511 (Dinar 1.480) | Dinar 1.310 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 10 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.045 (Dinar 1.024) | Dinar 0.756 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.348 (Dinar 0.341) | Dinar 0.326 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 30% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 584 (Dinar 571) | Dinar 410 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 373 (Dinar 366) | Dinar 346 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 62 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 104 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 442 (Dinar 433) | Dinar 347 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 264 (Dinar 258) | Dinar 228 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 37 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 35 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 10 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 188 (Dinar 184) | Dinar 130 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 54 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 44 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.346 (Dinar 3.277) | Dinar 3.592 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.486 (Dinar 3.413) | Dinar 2.778 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 17% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 17 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 18 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 14 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 20 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 34 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 50 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 42 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 8% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,749 (Dinar 6,608) | Dinar 6,939 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.220 (Dinar 0.216) | Dinar 0.195 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 15 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 3.612 (Dinar 3.537) | Dinar 4.427 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 8% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.602 (Dinar 3.527) | Dinar 1.768 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.870 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 15 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 14 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.044 (Dinar 2.980) | Dinar 2.447 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.774 (Dinar 1.737) | Dinar 2.171 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.890 (Dinar 1.851) | Dinar 2.161 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.115 (Dinar 1.092) | Dinar 1.133 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.490 (Dinar 1.459) | Dinar 1.287 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.264 (Dinar 4.175) | Dinar 2.571 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 16% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 13 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 27 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 30 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 20 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 6 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.188 (Dinar 2.143) | Dinar 2.060 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 4.581 (Dinar 4.486) | Dinar 3.146 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 172 (Dinar 169) | Dinar 191 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.049 (Dinar 0.048) | Dinar 0.028 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 32 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 29 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.939 (Dinar 1.898) | Dinar 1.960 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 347 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,385 (﷼ 1,414) in Muscat to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Dinar 1,200 in Manama.
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