Cost of living in Oman compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.496 (41元) | 45元 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.666 (44元) | 36元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.358 (22元) | 16元 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.593 (10元) | 15元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.691 (28元) | 16元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.452 (7元) | 9元 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.427 (24元) | 49元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.930 (15元) | 13元 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.552 (9元) | 5.68元 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.820 (30元) | 6元 | + 388% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 (129元) | 113元 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.449 (24元) | 8元 | + 202% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.409 (7元) | 13元 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Oman is about the same as in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 466 (7,714元) | 13,210元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 303 (5,016元) | 7,580元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 62 (1,034元) | 330元 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 241 (3,995元) | 6,533元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 161 (2,667元) | 4,437元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 36 (594元) | 431元 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 30 (496元) | 101元 | + 389% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 217 (3,595元) | 1,837元 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36 (592元) | 521元 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.653 (60元) | 29元 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.441 (57元) | 47元 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16 (264元) | 527元 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 (266元) | 262元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 29 (480元) | 655元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (445元) | 794元 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| 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 | ﷼ 7,644 (126,512元) | 142,424元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.213 (3.53元) | 7元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 (225元) | 182元 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4.516 (75元) | 29元 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (123元) | 34元 | + 256% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 16 (261元) | 639元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (57元) | 21元 | + 175% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.203 (36元) | 26元 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (33元) | 29元 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (21元) | 11元 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.476 (24元) | 10元 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.057 (67元) | 94元 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (121元) | 266元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (118元) | 105元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (1,272元) | 759元 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 23 (376元) | 377元 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (141元) | 72元 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.902 (31元) | 31元 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.545 (59元) | 22元 | + 168% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (2,615元) | 3,037元 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (0.99元) | 0.24元 | + 312% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 20 (325元) | 418元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.476 (41元) | 30元 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 5% more expensive than in China
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