Cost of living in Oman compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.129 (Taka 1,134) | Taka 263 | + 332% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.435 (Taka 539) | Taka 344 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.181 (Taka 261) | Taka 162 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.886 (Taka 196) | Taka 74 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.540 (Taka 341) | Taka 112 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.000 (Taka 221) | Taka 50 | + 347% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.827 (Taka 625) | Taka 581 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.445 (Taka 320) | Taka 172 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.404 (Taka 310) | Taka 26 | + 1106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.936 (Taka 649) | Taka 391 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 13 (Taka 2,807) | Taka 1,738 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.440 (Taka 319) | Taka 103 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.300 (Taka 66) | Taka 41 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 138% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 826 (Taka 182,775) | Taka 59,451 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 319 (Taka 70,601) | Taka 33,978 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 43 (Taka 9,562) | Taka 4,046 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 292 (Taka 64,617) | Taka 35,113 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 224 (Taka 49,627) | Taka 15,590 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 30 (Taka 6,673) | Taka 3,803 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (Taka 5,462) | Taka 1,167 | + 368% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 123 (Taka 27,124) | Taka 35,909 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 41 (Taka 9,138) | Taka 13,069 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.199 (Taka 708) | Taka 431 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.155 (Taka 698) | Taka 852 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 22 (Taka 4,903) | Taka 1,746 | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 12 (Taka 2,746) | Taka 1,826 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 45 (Taka 9,874) | Taka 5,220 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 48 (Taka 10,678) | Taka 4,121 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,167 (Taka 1,585,226) | Taka 2,253,970 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.269 (Taka 59) | Taka 96 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 (Taka 3,509) | Taka 2,898 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.548 (Taka 785) | Taka 133 | + 490% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 5.003 (Taka 1,107) | Taka 498 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 10 (Taka 2,259) | Taka 1,000 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 2.257 (Taka 499) | Taka 400 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.520 (Taka 336) | Taka 164 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.715 (Taka 379) | Taka 356 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.094 (Taka 242) | Taka 84 | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.659 (Taka 367) | Taka 141 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 3.727 (Taka 824) | Taka 167 | + 394% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (Taka 2,709) | Taka 1,289 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (Taka 1,735) | Taka 888 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 22 (Taka 4,975) | Taka 2,301 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 25 (Taka 5,437) | Taka 1,790 | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (Taka 2,048) | Taka 817 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.228 (Taka 493) | Taka 304 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.883 (Taka 638) | Taka 536 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 163 (Taka 35,964) | Taka 35,756 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.041 (Taka 9) | Taka 1.67 | + 447% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 17 (Taka 3,707) | Taka 1,882 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.701 (Taka 376) | Taka 272 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,734 prices entered by 246 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
221.186
BDT
/
OMR
Cost of living in Oman is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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