Cost of living in Oman compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 142% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.626 (Taka 1,021) | Taka 230 | + 344% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.134 (Taka 691) | Taka 376 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.515 (Taka 334) | Taka 184 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.824 (Taka 182) | Taka 79 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.885 (Taka 416) | Taka 105 | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.794 (Taka 175) | Taka 54 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.824 (Taka 623) | Taka 526 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.421 (Taka 314) | Taka 159 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.127 (Taka 249) | Taka 28 | + 783% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.938 (Taka 648) | Taka 442 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 12 (Taka 2,623) | Taka 1,478 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.665 (Taka 367) | Taka 102 | + 261% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.886 (Taka 195) | Taka 45 | + 334% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 600 (Taka 132,462) | Taka 64,159 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 360 (Taka 79,476) | Taka 34,477 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 48 (Taka 10,690) | Taka 4,050 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 388 (Taka 85,681) | Taka 39,073 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 264 (Taka 58,265) | Taka 22,885 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 35 (Taka 7,684) | Taka 4,140 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 23 (Taka 5,075) | Taka 1,099 | + 362% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 189 (Taka 41,668) | Taka 37,254 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46 (Taka 10,052) | Taka 15,000 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.623 (Taka 799) | Taka 411 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.519 (Taka 776) | Taka 621 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 17 (Taka 3,796) | Taka 1,987 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 14 (Taka 3,080) | Taka 2,314 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (Taka 8,558) | Taka 4,295 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 50 (Taka 10,977) | Taka 4,454 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,261 (Taka 1,601,903) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.221 (Taka 49) | Taka 94 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 19 (Taka 4,271) | Taka 1,477 | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 166% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 166% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4.093 (Taka 903) | Taka 129 | + 601% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (Taka 1,583) | Taka 491 | + 222% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 17 (Taka 3,689) | Taka 1,039 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (Taka 761) | Taka 405 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.203 (Taka 486) | Taka 230 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (Taka 441) | Taka 411 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (Taka 284) | Taka 82 | + 247% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.476 (Taka 326) | Taka 100 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.057 (Taka 895) | Taka 240 | + 273% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (Taka 1,619) | Taka 1,281 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (Taka 1,693) | Taka 958 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (Taka 16,953) | Taka 2,373 | + 614% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 33 (Taka 7,250) | Taka 2,103 | + 245% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (Taka 1,884) | Taka 1,179 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.188 (Taka 483) | Taka 284 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 6 (Taka 1,360) | Taka 658 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (Taka 34,856) | Taka 35,756 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 28 (Taka 6,269) | Taka 1,420 | + 342% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.920 (Taka 424) | Taka 259 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,047 prices entered by 275 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
220.605
BDT
/
OMR
Cost of living in Oman is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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