Cost of living in Oman compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.659 (Taka 1,153) | Taka 267 | + 332% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.991 (Taka 943) | Taka 546 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.235 (Taka 389) | Taka 218 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.700 (Taka 220) | Taka 92 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.989 (Taka 312) | Taka 154 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.664 (Taka 209) | Taka 88 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.713 (Taka 540) | Taka 475 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.233 (Taka 389) | Taka 305 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.460 (Taka 145) | Taka 56 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.630 (Taka 514) | Taka 407 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.823 (Taka 1,835) | Taka 1,595 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.827 (Taka 261) | Taka 137 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.345 (Taka 109) | Taka 76 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 202% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 470 (Taka 148,214) | Taka 38,619 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 293 (Taka 92,270) | Taka 21,828 | + 323% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 32 (Taka 10,107) | Taka 5,017 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 343 (Taka 108,017) | Taka 25,126 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 109 (Taka 34,337) | Taka 15,134 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 19 (Taka 6,048) | Taka 10,000 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (Taka 7,879) | Taka 1,380 | + 471% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 100 (Taka 31,402) | Taka 44,973 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 (Taka 9,319) | Taka 9,570 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.199 (Taka 1,008) | Taka 533 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 4.538 (Taka 1,430) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 21 (Taka 6,659) | Taka 2,114 | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 (Taka 5,145) | Taka 2,450 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (Taka 12,224) | Taka 4,870 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 30 (Taka 9,405) | Taka 4,397 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 11,096 (Taka 3,497,307) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.267 (Taka 84) | Taka 109 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 28 (Taka 8,844) | Taka 2,433 | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.196 (Taka 377) | Taka 836 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 4.029 (Taka 1,270) | Taka 682 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 18 (Taka 5,692) | Taka 1,500 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.593 (Taka 1,132) | Taka 360 | + 215% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 3.046 (Taka 960) | Taka 411 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.099 (Taka 662) | Taka 625 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.600 (Taka 189) | Taka 102 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.698 (Taka 850) | Taka 129 | + 558% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.514 (Taka 1,423) | Taka 380 | + 275% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Oman | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 8 (Taka 2,468) | Taka 1,745 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (Taka 2,488) | Taka 1,011 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 40 (Taka 12,607) | Taka 3,000 | + 320% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 17 (Taka 5,419) | Taka 3,597 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 10 (Taka 3,303) | Taka 1,519 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.743 (Taka 549) | Taka 253 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.715 (Taka 1,171) | Taka 580 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 370 (Taka 116,629) | Taka 35,756 | + 226% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.120 (Taka 38) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 12 (Taka 3,886) | Taka 2,307 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.099 (Taka 662) | Taka 330 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 655 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
315.175
BDT
/
OMR
Cost of living in Oman is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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