Cost of living in Oman compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 83% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.460 (65元) | 36元 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.594 (68元) | 38元 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.602 (30元) | 13元 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 1.025 (19元) | 15元 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.000 (19元) | 16元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 2.000 (38元) | 11元 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 (17元) | 51元 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.100 (21元) | 16元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 2.000 (38元) | 6元 | + 479% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.000 (19元) | 6元 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 3.551 (67元) | 87元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.000 (19元) | 8元 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.000 (19元) | 12元 | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 434 (8,159元) | 15,973元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 259 (4,877元) | 7,686元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 (543元) | 474元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 295 (5,546元) | 6,846元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 129 (2,423元) | 3,951元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 10 (188元) | 290元 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (410元) | 102元 | + 304% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 95 (1,790元) | 1,461元 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 (658元) | 553元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.995 (56元) | 42元 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 14 (263元) | 58元 | + 351% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 19 (359元) | 411元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21 (386元) | 296元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 (564元) | 571元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 20 (376元) | 705元 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is about the same as in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 10,181 (191,490元) | 150,253元 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.270 (5.08元) | 8元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 242元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.000 (19元) | 52元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 5.000 (94元) | 84元 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 25 (470元) | 107元 | + 339% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.000 (56元) | 67元 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 4.277 (80元) | 65元 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.500 (28元) | 31元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (24元) | 9元 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.860 (54元) | 11元 | + 370% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (75元) | 76元 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (132元) | 230元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6.000 (113元) | 111元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 341元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 16 (302元) | 255元 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 12 (226元) | 80元 | + 182% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.619 (49元) | 28元 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.956 (56元) | 16元 | + 249% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 239 (4,495元) | 3,924元 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (1.13元) | 2.58元 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 15 (283元) | 410元 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.729 (33元) | 25元 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,069 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
18.809
CNY
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OMR
Cost of living in Oman is 13% more expensive than in China
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