Cost of living in Oman compared to Guatemala
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Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in Oman is 48% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Oman | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.373 (Q109) | Q80 | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.633 (Q74) | Q50 | + 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 2.000 (Q41) | Q27 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.935 (Q19) | Q15 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.000 (Q20) | Q18 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.532 (Q31) | Q21 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 (Q18) | Q41 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.336 (Q27) | Q25 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (Q10) | Q11 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.878 (Q38) | Q11 | + 235% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.731 (Q116) | Q95 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.000 (Q20) | Q18 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.000 (Q20) | Q10 | + 99% | |
Housing | + 73% | |||
Housing in Oman is 73% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Oman | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 618 (Q12,527) | Q7,121 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 397 (Q8,051) | Q4,826 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 37 (Q749) | Q517 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 408 (Q8,268) | Q6,050 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 168 (Q3,406) | Q3,741 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 50 (Q1,014) | Q328 | + 209% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 21 (Q427) | Q264 | + 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 92 (Q1,863) | Q3,167 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43 (Q877) | Q998 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.948 (Q80) | Q101 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 14 (Q284) | Q36 | + 690% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Oman is 29% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Oman | Guatemala | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 15 (Q297) | Q485 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (Q304) | Q405 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (Q811) | Q787 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15 (Q304) | Q888 | - 66% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Oman is 57% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Oman | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 8,064 (Q163,550) | Q175,508 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.303 (Q6) | Q11 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (Q507) | Q192 | + 164% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Oman is 12% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Oman | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (Q58) | Q36 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 2.000 (Q41) | Q191 | - 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 (Q238) | Q324 | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (Q70) | Q45 | + 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.474 (Q50) | Q39 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (Q41) | Q50 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (Q26) | Q25 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.000 (Q41) | Q14 | + 198% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (Q81) | Q101 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Oman is 21% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Oman | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 26 (Q527) | Q156 | + 239% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6 (Q129) | Q90 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 25 (Q507) | Q271 | + 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (Q419) | Q355 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 8 (Q162) | Q62 | + 160% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 3.986 (Q81) | Q31 | + 159% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.391 (Q48) | Q25 | + 95% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30 (Q608) | Q5,278 | - 88% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (Q1.22) | Q2.11 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 19 (Q390) | Q470 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 5.203 (Q106) | Q31 | + 236% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 663 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 40% more expensive than in Guatemala
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