Cost of living in Muscat (Oman) is 30% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Muscat (Oman) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Muscat | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.067 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.395 (AU$14) | AU$14 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.906 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.872 (AU$3.48) | AU$1.73 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.381 (AU$5.51) | AU$5.70 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.588 (AU$2.35) | AU$9 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.264 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.098 (AU$4.39) | AU$5.01 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.843 (AU$3.36) | AU$3.60 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.088 (AU$8) | AU$5.10 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 9 (AU$37) | AU$18 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.182 (AU$4.72) | AU$4.21 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.509 (AU$2.03) | AU$2.04 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 34% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Muscat | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 529 (AU$2,111) | AU$4,100 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 317 (AU$1,265) | AU$2,974 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 85 (AU$338) | AU$198 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 386 (AU$1,540) | AU$2,718 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 307 (AU$1,227) | AU$1,864 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 37 (AU$147) | AU$168 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 24 (AU$96) | AU$63 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 121 (AU$483) | AU$779 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 48 (AU$193) | AU$211 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.346 (AU$13) | AU$14 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.259 (AU$13) | AU$42 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 21% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Muscat | Sydney | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16 (AU$64) | AU$105 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (AU$58) | AU$68 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (AU$155) | AU$161 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (AU$108) | AU$173 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 54% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Muscat | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,589 (AU$26,310) | AU$34,971 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.216 (AU$0.86) | AU$2.04 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 17 (AU$68) | AU$191 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 11 (AU$43) | AU$28 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 46% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Muscat | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4.302 (AU$17) | AU$11 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 8 (AU$32) | AU$13 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 13 (AU$50) | AU$65 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.044 (AU$12) | AU$5.73 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.478 (AU$10) | AU$4.54 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.890 (AU$8) | AU$4.88 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.115 (AU$4.45) | AU$3.38 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.490 (AU$5.95) | AU$4.63 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.035 (AU$16) | AU$38 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 20% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Muscat | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 8 (AU$34) | AU$67 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (AU$26) | AU$42 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 72 (AU$289) | AU$215 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 17 (AU$67) | AU$127 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (AU$36) | AU$20 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.888 (AU$8) | AU$4.92 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 4.554 (AU$18) | AU$9 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 163 (AU$653) | AU$715 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.053 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.21 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 24 (AU$97) | AU$109 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.614 (AU$6) | AU$37 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 446 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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