- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.007 (R$ 41) | R$ 29 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.013 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.625 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.588 (R$ 5.97) | R$ 3.26 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.237 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.566 (R$ 5.75) | R$ 4.78 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.741 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.003 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.747 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.27 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.154 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.56 | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 4.708 (R$ 48) | R$ 40 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.381 (R$ 3.87) | R$ 6 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.313 (R$ 3.18) | R$ 3.25 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 474 (R$ 4,807) | R$ 3,161 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 326 (R$ 3,311) | R$ 1,945 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 (R$ 297) | R$ 577 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 406 (R$ 4,123) | R$ 2,160 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 224 (R$ 2,274) | R$ 1,362 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (R$ 213) | R$ 408 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (R$ 227) | R$ 83 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 156 (R$ 1,585) | R$ 1,727 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (R$ 254) | R$ 424 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.783 (R$ 28) | R$ 21 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.100 (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 27 (R$ 270) | R$ 207 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 22 (R$ 224) | R$ 181 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 (R$ 355) | R$ 332 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 33 (R$ 338) | R$ 256 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,583 (R$ 66,819) | R$ 87,110 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (R$ 2.20) | R$ 4.33 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 12 (R$ 120) | R$ 203 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.828 (R$ 39) | R$ 17 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (R$ 94) | R$ 46 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (R$ 84) | R$ 235 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (R$ 33) | R$ 18 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.08 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 (R$ 23) | R$ 39 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (R$ 120) | R$ 97 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (R$ 70) | R$ 51 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 51 (R$ 515) | R$ 179 | + 187% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (R$ 212) | R$ 178 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.814 (R$ 49) | R$ 23 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.114 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.319 (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 211% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 191 (R$ 1,939) | R$ 2,720 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (R$ 3.96) | R$ 1.15 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 24 (R$ 243) | R$ 116 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.657 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.150
BRL
/
OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,788 prices entered by 2,530 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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