- Cost of Living
- Oman
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- Muscat
- Zonguldak
- Comparison
Cost of living in Muscat, Oman compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Muscat (Oman) is 35% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.500 (26TL) | 10TL | + 162% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.250 (24TL) | 12TL | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.575 (16TL) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.813 (9TL) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.020 (11TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.689 (7TL) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.167 (23TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.144 (12TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.538 (5.63TL) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.100 (12TL) | 6.00TL | + 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 6.000 (63TL) | 25TL | + 151% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.730 (8TL) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.337 (3.53TL) | - | - | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 56% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 633 (6,635TL) | 750TL | + 785% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 450 (4,714TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 36 (376TL) | 120TL | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 308 (3,226TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 225 (2,352TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 28 (297TL) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 23 (241TL) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 157 (1,647TL) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 34 (352TL) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.841 (30TL) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.044 (32TL) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 3% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 18 (192TL) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 17 (173TL) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 28 (297TL) | 200TL | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 24 (256TL) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 10% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,000 (73,331TL) | 44,000TL | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.198 (2.07TL) | 4.22TL | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 10 (105TL) | 90TL | + 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 3.461 (36TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 8% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.543 (27TL) | 7TL | + 281% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (70TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 10 (102TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 2.614 (27TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.612 (17TL) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.045 (21TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.969 (10TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.298 (14TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.000 (21TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 10 (102TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (73TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 12 (128TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 15 (152TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 7 (72TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.530 (16TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.096 (32TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 197 (2,059TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.050 (0.52TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 18 (184TL) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.000 (10TL) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.476
TRY
/
OMR
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Cost of living in Muscat (Oman) is 25% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 2,620TL
(﷼ 250)
in Muscat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,100TL
in Zonguldak.
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