Cost of living in Oman compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 190% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 190% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.129 (R$ 70) | R$ 29 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.435 (R$ 33) | R$ 25 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.181 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.886 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.39 | + 260% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.540 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.000 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.58 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.827 (R$ 39) | R$ 16 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.445 (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.404 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.02 | + 379% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.936 (R$ 40) | R$ 4.72 | + 755% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 13 (R$ 174) | R$ 38 | + 358% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.440 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 185% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.300 (R$ 4.12) | R$ 3.38 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 159% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 826 (R$ 11,359) | R$ 3,357 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 319 (R$ 4,387) | R$ 1,909 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 43 (R$ 594) | R$ 502 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 292 (R$ 4,016) | R$ 1,971 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 224 (R$ 3,084) | R$ 1,286 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 30 (R$ 415) | R$ 297 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (R$ 339) | R$ 79 | + 332% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 123 (R$ 1,686) | R$ 1,517 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 41 (R$ 568) | R$ 438 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.199 (R$ 44) | R$ 25 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.155 (R$ 43) | R$ 16 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 22 (R$ 305) | R$ 212 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 12 (R$ 171) | R$ 176 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 45 (R$ 614) | R$ 306 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 48 (R$ 664) | R$ 240 | + 177% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,167 (R$ 98,514) | R$ 87,541 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.269 (R$ 3.70) | R$ 4.33 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 (R$ 218) | R$ 209 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.548 (R$ 49) | R$ 18 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 5.003 (R$ 69) | R$ 39 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 10 (R$ 140) | R$ 247 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 2.257 (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.520 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.715 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.094 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.38 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.659 (R$ 23) | R$ 3.67 | + 522% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 3.727 (R$ 51) | R$ 40 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (R$ 168) | R$ 100 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (R$ 108) | R$ 52 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 22 (R$ 309) | R$ 235 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 25 (R$ 338) | R$ 180 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (R$ 127) | R$ 24 | + 424% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.228 (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 218% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.883 (R$ 40) | R$ 12 | + 236% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 163 (R$ 2,235) | R$ 3,003 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.041 (R$ 0.57) | R$ 1.30 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 17 (R$ 230) | R$ 114 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.701 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,470 prices entered by 1,141 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 82% more expensive than in Brazil
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