Cost of living in Oman compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.919 (Taka 813) | Taka 324 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.225 (Taka 898) | Taka 492 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 2.000 (Taka 557) | Taka 196 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 1.000 (Taka 278) | Taka 92 | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.000 (Taka 278) | Taka 135 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.633 (Taka 176) | Taka 78 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 (Taka 251) | Taka 608 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.000 (Taka 278) | Taka 223 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (Taka 133) | Taka 33 | + 305% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.068 (Taka 576) | Taka 384 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.000 (Taka 1,392) | Taka 1,406 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.690 (Taka 192) | Taka 111 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.456 (Taka 127) | Taka 70 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 208% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 388 (Taka 107,931) | Taka 43,758 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 370 (Taka 102,976) | Taka 25,202 | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 126 (Taka 34,983) | Taka 3,035 | + 1053% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 305 (Taka 84,991) | Taka 22,952 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 350 (Taka 97,462) | Taka 18,549 | + 425% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 50 (Taka 13,923) | Taka 7,137 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (Taka 6,058) | Taka 1,213 | + 400% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 70 (Taka 19,492) | Taka 31,061 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43 (Taka 12,039) | Taka 17,904 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 4.500 (Taka 1,253) | Taka 417 | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.000 (Taka 835) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 9 (Taka 2,506) | Taka 2,410 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (Taka 4,177) | Taka 3,066 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (Taka 11,139) | Taka 6,410 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15 (Taka 4,177) | Taka 4,273 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 4,500 (Taka 1,253,084) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (Taka 60) | Taka 107 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (Taka 6,962) | Taka 2,440 | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 163% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (Taka 798) | Taka 285 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (Taka 2,066) | Taka 513 | + 303% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 (Taka 3,266) | Taka 1,500 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (Taka 961) | Taka 425 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.474 (Taka 689) | Taka 333 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (Taka 557) | Taka 376 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (Taka 359) | Taka 85 | + 322% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.000 (Taka 557) | Taka 89 | + 527% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (Taka 1,114) | Taka 445 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (Taka 2,043) | Taka 1,308 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6.000 (Taka 1,671) | Taka 852 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (Taka 21,400) | Taka 1,768 | + 1110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 14 (Taka 3,948) | Taka 2,051 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (Taka 2,379) | Taka 999 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.888 (Taka 526) | Taka 248 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 1.000 (Taka 278) | Taka 564 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30 (Taka 8,354) | Taka 35,756 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (Taka 17) | Taka 2.94 | + 469% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 21 (Taka 5,805) | Taka 2,601 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.693 (Taka 472) | Taka 287 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 765 prices entered by 287 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
278.463
BDT
/
OMR
Cost of living in Oman is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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