Cost of living in Muscat, Oman vs Ostrava, Czech Republic
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Food | + 101% | |||
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Food in Muscat (Oman) is 101% more expensive than in Ostrava (Czech Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.027 (288 Kč) | 114 Kč | + 153% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.983 (171 Kč) | 131 Kč | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.457 (84 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.971 (56 Kč) | 20 Kč | + 176% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.674 (96 Kč) | 47 Kč | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.651 (37 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.514 (144 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.484 (85 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.063 (61 Kč) | 22 Kč | + 175% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.511 (87 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 385% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 10 (557 Kč) | 140 Kč | + 297% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.045 (60 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 106% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.348 (20 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 10% | |
Housing | + 116% | |||
Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 116% more expensive than in Ostrava (Czech Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 584 (33,490 Kč) | 13,594 Kč | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 373 (21,432 Kč) | 10,831 Kč | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 62 (3,574 Kč) | 3,234 Kč | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 442 (25,389 Kč) | 9,620 Kč | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 264 (15,128 Kč) | 6,712 Kč | + 125% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 37 (2,100 Kč) | 1,925 Kč | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (1,440 Kč) | 389 Kč | + 270% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 188 (10,807 Kč) | 18,222 Kč | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 54 (3,093 Kč) | 2,494 Kč | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.346 (192 Kč) | 185 Kč | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.486 (200 Kč) | 125 Kč | + 60% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 7% more expensive than in Ostrava (Czech Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 17 (987 Kč) | 1,562 Kč | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 14 (801 Kč) | 660 Kč | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (2,221 Kč) | 1,675 Kč | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 50 (2,853 Kč) | 2,100 Kč | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is about the same as in Ostrava (Czech Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,749 (387,306 Kč) | 400,354 Kč | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.220 (13 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 (786 Kč) | 465 Kč | + 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 3.612 (207 Kč) | 259 Kč | - 20% | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 50% more expensive than in Ostrava (Czech Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.602 (207 Kč) | 104 Kč | + 99% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 8 (454 Kč) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 15 (866 Kč) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.044 (175 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.774 (102 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.890 (108 Kč) | 66 Kč | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.115 (64 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 109% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.490 (85 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 121% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.264 (245 Kč) | 137 Kč | + 79% | |
Entertainment | + 92% | |||
Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 92% more expensive than in Ostrava (Czech Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 8 (484 Kč) | 383 Kč | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (441 Kč) | 291 Kč | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (4,407 Kč) | 423 Kč | + 943% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 30 (1,697 Kč) | 524 Kč | + 224% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (525 Kč) | 87 Kč | + 503% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.188 (126 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 200% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 4.581 (263 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 831% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 172 (9,899 Kč) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.049 (2.82 Kč) | 4.24 Kč | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 32 (1,846 Kč) | 808 Kč | + 129% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.939 (111 Kč) | 99 Kč | + 13% | |
TOTAL | + 70% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 73,064 Kč (﷼ 1,273) in Muscat to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 43,000 Kč in Ostrava.
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