- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.007 (Taka 872) | Taka 335 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.013 (Taka 438) | Taka 428 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.625 (Taka 353) | Taka 173 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.588 (Taka 128) | Taka 74 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.237 (Taka 269) | Taka 98 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.566 (Taka 123) | Taka 58 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.741 (Taka 379) | Taka 373 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.003 (Taka 218) | Taka 148 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.747 (Taka 162) | Taka 24 | + 568% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.154 (Taka 251) | Taka 338 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 4.708 (Taka 1,024) | Taka 2,417 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.381 (Taka 83) | Taka 101 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.313 (Taka 68) | Taka 46 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 474 (Taka 103,016) | Taka 42,612 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 326 (Taka 70,950) | Taka 35,009 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 (Taka 6,364) | Taka 4,026 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 406 (Taka 88,370) | Taka 44,270 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 224 (Taka 48,740) | Taka 26,672 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (Taka 4,559) | Taka 3,605 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (Taka 4,872) | Taka 2,007 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 156 (Taka 33,970) | Taka 43,423 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (Taka 5,435) | Taka 14,696 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.783 (Taka 605) | Taka 299 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.100 (Taka 674) | Taka 545 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 27 (Taka 5,790) | Taka 2,215 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 22 (Taka 4,804) | Taka 2,647 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 (Taka 7,613) | Taka 4,735 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 33 (Taka 7,251) | Taka 4,152 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,583 (Taka 1,432,004) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (Taka 47) | Taka 93 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 (Taka 3,437) | Taka 2,382 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.828 (Taka 833) | Taka 419 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (Taka 2,016) | Taka 522 | + 286% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (Taka 1,795) | Taka 1,181 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (Taka 698) | Taka 370 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 (Taka 405) | Taka 293 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 (Taka 419) | Taka 361 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 (Taka 223) | Taka 91 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 (Taka 246) | Taka 107 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 (Taka 497) | Taka 317 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (Taka 2,562) | Taka 951 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (Taka 1,497) | Taka 793 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 51 (Taka 11,029) | Taka 3,706 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (Taka 4,533) | Taka 2,831 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.814 (Taka 1,047) | Taka 1,364 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.114 (Taka 460) | Taka 338 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.319 (Taka 722) | Taka 501 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 191 (Taka 41,546) | Taka 35,756 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (Taka 85) | Taka 22 | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 24 (Taka 5,203) | Taka 2,792 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.657 (Taka 360) | Taka 232 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
217.520
BDT
/
OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,777 prices entered by 430 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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