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Cost of living in Oman compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.297 (Taka 943) | Taka 303 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.173 (Taka 477) | Taka 420 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.526 (Taka 335) | Taka 237 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.709 (Taka 156) | Taka 76 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.409 (Taka 309) | Taka 106 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.634 (Taka 139) | Taka 59 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.844 (Taka 405) | Taka 355 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.041 (Taka 229) | Taka 154 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.871 (Taka 191) | Taka 25 | + 655% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.257 (Taka 276) | Taka 393 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 6 (Taka 1,379) | Taka 1,924 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.449 (Taka 99) | Taka 102 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.482 (Taka 106) | Taka 50 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 545 (Taka 119,562) | Taka 39,704 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 364 (Taka 79,908) | Taka 34,418 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 25 (Taka 5,402) | Taka 3,564 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 402 (Taka 88,320) | Taka 40,144 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 249 (Taka 54,664) | Taka 22,336 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 19 (Taka 4,232) | Taka 3,597 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 20 (Taka 4,454) | Taka 1,468 | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 160 (Taka 35,132) | Taka 40,792 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 (Taka 6,587) | Taka 12,653 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.687 (Taka 590) | Taka 317 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2.879 (Taka 632) | Taka 563 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 28 (Taka 6,113) | Taka 2,187 | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 18 (Taka 3,850) | Taka 2,145 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 33 (Taka 7,167) | Taka 4,980 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 33 (Taka 7,147) | Taka 3,868 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,322 (Taka 1,168,182) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.220 (Taka 48) | Taka 87 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 18 (Taka 3,957) | Taka 3,138 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.796 (Taka 394) | Taka 272 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 3.000 (Taka 658) | Taka 579 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 13 (Taka 2,868) | Taka 1,088 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 1.000 (Taka 219) | Taka 319 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 (Taka 408) | Taka 319 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 (Taka 422) | Taka 385 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 (Taka 225) | Taka 92 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 (Taka 248) | Taka 117 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 3.172 (Taka 696) | Taka 270 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 16 (Taka 3,563) | Taka 1,216 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (Taka 1,627) | Taka 736 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 22 (Taka 4,913) | Taka 2,511 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 28 (Taka 6,125) | Taka 2,227 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.395 (Taka 965) | Taka 1,143 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.297 (Taka 504) | Taka 322 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.224 (Taka 708) | Taka 420 | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 150 (Taka 32,914) | Taka 35,756 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.050 (Taka 11) | Taka 13 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 22 (Taka 4,828) | Taka 1,592 | + 203% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.963 (Taka 431) | Taka 224 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
219.499
BDT
/
OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,117 prices entered by 365 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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