Cost of living in Oman compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 1.933 (Taka 440) | Taka 532 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.568 (Taka 585) | Taka 488 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.404 (Taka 320) | Taka 263 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.566 (Taka 129) | Taka 98 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.788 (Taka 179) | Taka 134 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.341 (Taka 78) | Taka 96 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.427 (Taka 325) | Taka 329 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.824 (Taka 188) | Taka 203 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (Taka 108) | Taka 27 | + 295% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.666 (Taka 380) | Taka 530 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 (Taka 1,772) | Taka 1,346 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.690 (Taka 157) | Taka 112 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.456 (Taka 104) | Taka 58 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 162% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 466 (Taka 106,208) | Taka 43,087 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 303 (Taka 69,061) | Taka 21,416 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 62 (Taka 14,240) | Taka 4,489 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 241 (Taka 54,997) | Taka 37,342 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 161 (Taka 36,725) | Taka 20,129 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 36 (Taka 8,174) | Taka 3,105 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 31 (Taka 7,049) | Taka 947 | + 644% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 217 (Taka 49,492) | Taka 36,542 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36 (Taka 8,146) | Taka 16,205 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.653 (Taka 832) | Taka 369 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2.767 (Taka 631) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16 (Taka 3,636) | Taka 2,612 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 (Taka 3,666) | Taka 3,117 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 29 (Taka 6,610) | Taka 9,947 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (Taka 6,128) | Taka 6,827 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,644 (Taka 1,741,839) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (Taka 49) | Taka 91 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 (Taka 3,101) | Taka 1,696 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (Taka 653) | Taka 296 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (Taka 1,691) | Taka 1,395 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 15 (Taka 3,418) | Taka 1,191 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (Taka 786) | Taka 498 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.375 (Taka 541) | Taka 208 | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (Taka 456) | Taka 690 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (Taka 294) | Taka 173 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.476 (Taka 336) | Taka 229 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (Taka 912) | Taka 304 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (Taka 1,672) | Taka 1,410 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (Taka 1,625) | Taka 885 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (Taka 17,512) | Taka 1,939 | + 803% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 12 (Taka 2,777) | Taka 3,617 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (Taka 1,947) | Taka 1,328 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.888 (Taka 430) | Taka 393 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.545 (Taka 808) | Taka 594 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (Taka 36,004) | Taka 35,756 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (Taka 14) | Taka 2.19 | + 524% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 15 (Taka 3,525) | Taka 1,057 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.562 (Taka 584) | Taka 268 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 706 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
227.876
BDT
/
OMR
Cost of living in Oman is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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