Cost of living in Oman compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Oman | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.919 (R$ 38) | R$ 36 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.225 (R$ 42) | R$ 34 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 2.000 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 1.000 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.82 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.000 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.633 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 (R$ 12) | R$ 26 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.000 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.65 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.068 (R$ 27) | R$ 6 | + 348% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.000 (R$ 66) | R$ 44 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.690 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.456 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 4.91 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Oman | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 388 (R$ 5,090) | R$ 3,721 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 370 (R$ 4,857) | R$ 2,491 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 126 (R$ 1,650) | R$ 587 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 305 (R$ 4,008) | R$ 2,662 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 350 (R$ 4,596) | R$ 1,698 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 50 (R$ 657) | R$ 498 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (R$ 286) | R$ 90 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 70 (R$ 919) | R$ 1,987 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43 (R$ 568) | R$ 631 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 4.500 (R$ 59) | R$ 29 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.000 (R$ 39) | R$ 20 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Oman | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 9 (R$ 118) | R$ 249 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (R$ 197) | R$ 248 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (R$ 525) | R$ 407 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15 (R$ 197) | R$ 301 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Oman | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 4,500 (R$ 59,097) | R$ 115,503 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (R$ 2.85) | R$ 5.56 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (R$ 328) | R$ 229 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Oman | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (R$ 38) | R$ 21 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (R$ 97) | R$ 43 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 (R$ 154) | R$ 263 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (R$ 45) | R$ 22 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.474 (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (R$ 26) | R$ 19 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.000 (R$ 26) | R$ 5.31 | + 395% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (R$ 53) | R$ 55 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Oman | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (R$ 96) | R$ 112 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6.000 (R$ 79) | R$ 67 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (R$ 1,009) | R$ 215 | + 369% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 14 (R$ 186) | R$ 200 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (R$ 112) | R$ 29 | + 286% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.888 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 1.000 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30 (R$ 394) | R$ 4,404 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (R$ 0.79) | R$ 1.31 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 21 (R$ 274) | R$ 125 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.693 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,849 prices entered by 1,681 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 32% more expensive than in Brazil
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