Cost of living in Sur, Oman vs Miami, Florida, United States
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Food | ||||
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Food in Sur (Oman) is about the same as in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $18 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $9 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.44 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.83 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | $3.61 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $5.36 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.95 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.53 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.63 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.82 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | $1.98 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.07 | - | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Sur (Oman) is 39% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 180 ($468) | $2,718 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,737 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $194 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,907 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,192 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $56 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | $269 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $139 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $21 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Sur (Oman) is about the same as in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $50 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $39 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $104 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $94 | - | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Sur (Oman) is 15% more expensive than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 12,950 ($33,647) | $23,351 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.72 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $73 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $25 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Sur (Oman) is about the same as in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $27 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.26 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.99 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $5.26 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.65 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $25 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Sur (Oman) is about the same as in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $45 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $141 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $85 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $16 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.07 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $371 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $1.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $44 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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