Cost of living in Oman compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.126 (92元) | 46元 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.107 (38元) | 34元 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.105 (20元) | 16元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.663 (12元) | 15元 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.584 (29元) | 14元 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.624 (29元) | 8元 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.524 (27元) | 61元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.222 (22元) | 15元 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.599 (11元) | 5.88元 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.506 (27元) | 5.16元 | + 426% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 (152元) | 109元 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.884 (16元) | 8元 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.350 (6元) | 14元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 811 (14,614元) | 9,288元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 401 (7,221元) | 5,014元 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 21 (372元) | 422元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 365 (6,575元) | 5,505元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 251 (4,526元) | 3,029元 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13 (231元) | 276元 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 26 (474元) | 98元 | + 383% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 118 (2,129元) | 2,471元 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 38 (690元) | 563元 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.274 (41元) | 40元 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 4.230 (76元) | 46元 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 19 (336元) | 468元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 17 (300元) | 255元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 (542元) | 654元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (482元) | 642元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,242 (112,460元) | 133,798元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.276 (4.98元) | 7元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 13 (243元) | 147元 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.736 (31元) | 38元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 5.771 (104元) | 43元 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (152元) | 347元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1.879 (34元) | 62元 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.391 (25元) | 47元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.367 (25元) | 31元 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.880 (16元) | 9元 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.179 (21元) | 12元 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.935 (53元) | 71元 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 14 (244元) | 179元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (148元) | 99元 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 16 (296元) | 1,063元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 23 (411元) | 395元 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.080 (74元) | 68元 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.021 (36元) | 33元 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.883 (52元) | 31元 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 163 (2,930元) | 3,258元 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.041 (0.74元) | 0.38元 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 17 (302元) | 340元 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.296 (41元) | 22元 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,485 prices entered by 423 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 30% more expensive than in China
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