Cost of living in Oman compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.919 (51元) | 56元 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.225 (57元) | 41元 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 2.000 (35元) | 14元 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.814 (14元) | 17元 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.788 (14元) | 20元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.633 (11元) | 10元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 (16元) | 57元 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.862 (15元) | 16元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (8元) | 7元 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.068 (36元) | 6.00元 | + 507% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.000 (88元) | 129元 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.690 (12元) | 11元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.456 (8元) | 13元 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| 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 | ﷼ 413 (7,268元) | 13,117元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 272 (4,787元) | 7,964元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 126 (2,211元) | 401元 | + 451% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 305 (5,372元) | 8,919元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 350 (6,160元) | 4,611元 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 50 (880元) | 242元 | + 264% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (383元) | 117元 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 70 (1,232元) | 1,521元 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43 (761元) | 661元 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 4.500 (79元) | 56元 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.000 (53元) | 54元 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 9 (158元) | 491元 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (264元) | 261元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (704元) | 609元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15 (264元) | 662元 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 4,500 (79,200元) | 150,872元 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (3.82元) | 9元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 197元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (50元) | 29元 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (131元) | 23元 | + 476% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 (206元) | 371元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (61元) | 37元 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.474 (44元) | 23元 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (35元) | 33元 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (23元) | 14元 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.000 (35元) | 13元 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (70元) | 63元 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (129元) | 267元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6.000 (106元) | 114元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (1,353元) | 1,234元 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 14 (250元) | 473元 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (150元) | 81元 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.888 (33元) | 35元 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 1.000 (18元) | 31元 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30 (528元) | 3,289元 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (1.06元) | 0.24元 | + 335% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 27 (475元) | 449元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.601 (28元) | 29元 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,154 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
17.600
CNY
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OMR
Cost of living in Oman is 4% cheaper than in China
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