Cost of living in Oman compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.141 (70元) | 50元 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.998 (51元) | 36元 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.543 (26元) | 15元 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.824 (14元) | 14元 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.910 (32元) | 13元 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.794 (13元) | 8元 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.464 (42元) | 56元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.293 (22元) | 12元 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.188 (20元) | 6元 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.936 (50元) | 6元 | + 723% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 11 (189元) | 91元 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.551 (26元) | 9元 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.351 (5.93元) | 10元 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 563 (9,495元) | 7,221元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 354 (5,977元) | 4,585元 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 51 (866元) | 451元 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 386 (6,512元) | 6,526元 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 257 (4,337元) | 3,490元 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 38 (632元) | 300元 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 23 (380元) | 78元 | + 384% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 196 (3,303元) | 1,937元 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 45 (751元) | 630元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.675 (62元) | 46元 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.104 (52元) | 47元 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 22 (374元) | 388元 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 13 (221元) | 221元 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (669元) | 541元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 48 (814元) | 505元 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,141 (103,557元) | 142,791元 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.242 (4.09元) | 6元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 (267元) | 191元 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.548 (60元) | 29元 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 5.003 (84元) | 37元 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 16 (267元) | 372元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 2.257 (38元) | 28元 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.520 (26元) | 38元 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.715 (29元) | 35元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.929 (16元) | 9元 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.659 (28元) | 10元 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.060 (68元) | 69元 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 6 (103元) | 184元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (127元) | 90元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 120 (2,024元) | 804元 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 35 (593元) | 413元 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 1.800 (30元) | 70元 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.951 (33元) | 33元 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.892 (66元) | 31元 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (2,664元) | 3,170元 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.041 (0.69元) | 0.55元 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 30 (506元) | 395元 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.681 (28元) | 22元 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,022 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
16.863
CNY
/
OMR
Cost of living in Oman is 37% more expensive than in China
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