- Cost of Living
- Oman
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.007 (72元) | 53元 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.013 (36元) | 34元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.625 (29元) | 15元 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.588 (11元) | 15元 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.237 (22元) | 16元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.566 (10元) | 8元 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.741 (31元) | 59元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.003 (18元) | 14元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.747 (13元) | 6元 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.154 (21元) | 5.70元 | + 263% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 4.708 (84元) | 114元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.381 (7元) | 8元 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.313 (5.61元) | 12元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 474 (8,492元) | 9,825元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 326 (5,849元) | 4,456元 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 (525元) | 445元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 406 (7,285元) | 5,568元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 224 (4,018元) | 3,549元 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (376元) | 307元 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (402元) | 84元 | + 377% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 156 (2,800元) | 2,135元 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (448元) | 678元 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.783 (50元) | 39元 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.100 (56元) | 39元 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 27 (477元) | 573元 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 22 (396元) | 260元 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 (628元) | 614元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 33 (598元) | 685元 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,583 (118,048元) | 143,359元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (3.88元) | 7元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 (283元) | 152元 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.828 (69元) | 26元 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (166元) | 31元 | + 429% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (148元) | 364元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (58元) | 29元 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 (33元) | 35元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 (35元) | 37元 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 (18元) | 10元 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 (20元) | 13元 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 (41元) | 60元 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (211元) | 155元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (123元) | 87元 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 51 (909元) | 797元 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (374元) | 379元 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.814 (86元) | 60元 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.114 (38元) | 34元 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.319 (60元) | 33元 | + 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 191 (3,425元) | 3,290元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (7元) | 1.00元 | + 597% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 24 (429元) | 302元 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.657 (30元) | 20元 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
17.931
CNY
/
OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,738 prices entered by 620 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 34% more expensive than in China
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