- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.594 (R$ 39) | R$ 29 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.203 (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.660 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.673 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.22 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.127 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.674 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.59 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.343 (R$ 25) | R$ 14 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.143 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.59 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.711 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.31 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.390 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.60 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.377 (R$ 58) | R$ 40 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.507 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 6 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.313 (R$ 3.38) | R$ 3.25 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 474 (R$ 5,117) | R$ 3,120 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 326 (R$ 3,524) | R$ 1,943 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 (R$ 316) | R$ 549 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 357 (R$ 3,859) | R$ 2,084 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 224 (R$ 2,421) | R$ 1,313 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (R$ 226) | R$ 405 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (R$ 242) | R$ 84 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 156 (R$ 1,687) | R$ 1,739 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (R$ 270) | R$ 430 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.783 (R$ 30) | R$ 21 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.100 (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 27 (R$ 288) | R$ 202 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 22 (R$ 239) | R$ 184 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 (R$ 378) | R$ 329 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 33 (R$ 360) | R$ 256 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,500 (R$ 70,234) | R$ 85,401 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.216 (R$ 2.33) | R$ 4.20 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 12 (R$ 128) | R$ 202 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.828 (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (R$ 100) | R$ 46 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (R$ 89) | R$ 231 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (R$ 35) | R$ 18 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.04 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 (R$ 25) | R$ 38 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (R$ 127) | R$ 97 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (R$ 74) | R$ 50 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 67 (R$ 726) | R$ 179 | + 307% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (R$ 225) | R$ 174 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.814 (R$ 52) | R$ 24 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.114 (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.319 (R$ 36) | R$ 11 | + 226% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 191 (R$ 2,064) | R$ 2,758 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (R$ 4.21) | R$ 1.13 | + 273% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 24 (R$ 258) | R$ 125 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.657 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.805
BRL
/
OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,486 prices entered by 2,753 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 39% more expensive than in Brazil
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