Cost of living in Oman compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 205% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 205% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.626 (R$ 64) | R$ 28 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.134 (R$ 43) | R$ 27 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.515 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.824 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.95 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.885 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.794 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.53 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.824 (R$ 39) | R$ 18 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.421 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.127 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.59 | + 239% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.938 (R$ 41) | R$ 4.99 | + 712% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 12 (R$ 164) | R$ 39 | + 321% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.665 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.886 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.48 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 154% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 600 (R$ 8,281) | R$ 3,040 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 360 (R$ 4,968) | R$ 1,853 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 48 (R$ 668) | R$ 502 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 388 (R$ 5,356) | R$ 2,163 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 264 (R$ 3,642) | R$ 1,325 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 35 (R$ 480) | R$ 371 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 23 (R$ 317) | R$ 80 | + 295% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 189 (R$ 2,605) | R$ 1,704 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46 (R$ 628) | R$ 474 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.623 (R$ 50) | R$ 23 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.519 (R$ 49) | R$ 17 | + 180% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 17 (R$ 237) | R$ 200 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 14 (R$ 193) | R$ 186 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (R$ 535) | R$ 329 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 50 (R$ 686) | R$ 248 | + 176% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,261 (R$ 100,144) | R$ 89,993 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.221 (R$ 3.05) | R$ 4.67 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 19 (R$ 267) | R$ 222 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 121% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4.093 (R$ 56) | R$ 17 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (R$ 99) | R$ 41 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 17 (R$ 231) | R$ 216 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (R$ 48) | R$ 15 | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.203 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 172% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.88 | + 203% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.476 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.14 | + 392% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.057 (R$ 56) | R$ 45 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (R$ 101) | R$ 93 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (R$ 106) | R$ 53 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (R$ 1,060) | R$ 210 | + 404% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 33 (R$ 453) | R$ 175 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (R$ 118) | R$ 25 | + 370% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.188 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 172% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 6 (R$ 85) | R$ 10 | + 785% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (R$ 2,179) | R$ 3,606 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 28 (R$ 392) | R$ 116 | + 238% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.920 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,126 prices entered by 1,875 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 99% more expensive than in Brazil
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