- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.685 (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.390 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.613 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.877 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.24 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.401 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.783 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.63 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.149 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.277 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.65 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.708 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.59 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.520 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.49 | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.167 (R$ 46) | R$ 40 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.679 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.233 (R$ 2.06) | R$ 3.21 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 436 (R$ 3,859) | R$ 3,205 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 334 (R$ 2,952) | R$ 2,008 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 30 (R$ 268) | R$ 574 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 310 (R$ 2,742) | R$ 2,085 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 232 (R$ 2,050) | R$ 1,322 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 22 (R$ 196) | R$ 432 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (R$ 198) | R$ 82 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 117 (R$ 1,039) | R$ 1,770 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 26 (R$ 230) | R$ 436 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.516 (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2.551 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 21 (R$ 188) | R$ 208 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21 (R$ 186) | R$ 184 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 37 (R$ 324) | R$ 330 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 30 (R$ 267) | R$ 251 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,333 (R$ 56,035) | R$ 84,838 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.199 (R$ 1.76) | R$ 3.92 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 (R$ 143) | R$ 196 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.034 (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (R$ 82) | R$ 42 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (R$ 66) | R$ 228 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.618 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.297 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.881 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.89 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.727 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.20 | + 263% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.847 (R$ 16) | R$ 37 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 9 (R$ 75) | R$ 99 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (R$ 60) | R$ 50 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 15 (R$ 128) | R$ 206 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 16 (R$ 145) | R$ 177 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 11 (R$ 97) | R$ 24 | + 305% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.170 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.389 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 173% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 205 (R$ 1,812) | R$ 2,881 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (R$ 3.45) | R$ 1.29 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 32 (R$ 283) | R$ 135 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.480 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.848
BRL
/
OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 30,338 prices entered by 3,346 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 13% more expensive than in Brazil
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