Cost of living in Oman compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 82% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 7 (122元) | 47元 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.633 (67元) | 40元 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 2.000 (37元) | 15元 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 1.048 (19元) | 16元 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.000 (18元) | 18元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.532 (28元) | 10元 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 (17元) | 61元 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.336 (25元) | 15元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (9元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.878 (35元) | 6元 | + 453% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 7 (131元) | 119元 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.000 (18元) | 9元 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.000 (18元) | 15元 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 574 (10,580元) | 11,988元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 394 (7,262元) | 6,948元 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 72 (1,318元) | 489元 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 408 (7,511元) | 6,875元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 168 (3,094元) | 4,568元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 50 (921元) | 316元 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 21 (388元) | 107元 | + 262% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 92 (1,692元) | 1,370元 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43 (797元) | 717元 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.948 (73元) | 35元 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 14 (258元) | 46元 | + 457% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 15 (269元) | 489元 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (276元) | 245元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (737元) | 604元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15 (276元) | 781元 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 8,064 (148,570元) | 156,400元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.318 (5.85元) | 8元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (461元) | 216元 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (53元) | 37元 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 2.000 (37元) | 25元 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 (216元) | 407元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (64元) | 46元 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.474 (46元) | 44元 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (37元) | 38元 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (24元) | 11元 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.000 (37元) | 15元 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (74元) | 77元 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Oman | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 26 (479元) | 214元 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6 (117元) | 105元 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 25 (461元) | 1,346元 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (381元) | 410元 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 8 (147元) | 70元 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 3.986 (73元) | 31元 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.391 (44元) | 17元 | + 163% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30 (553元) | 3,025元 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (1.11元) | 0.27元 | + 314% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 18 (331元) | 373元 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.563 (29元) | 23元 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,705 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
18.425
CNY
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OMR
Cost of living in Oman is 43% more expensive than in China
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