Cost of living in United States compared to Oman
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in United States is 13% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
United States | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 5.373 | + 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (﷼ 4.173) | ﷼ 3.633 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.71 (﷼ 2.199) | ﷼ 2.000 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (﷼ 0.411) | ﷼ 0.935 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.55 (﷼ 1.752) | ﷼ 1.000 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (﷼ 1.760) | ﷼ 1.532 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (﷼ 2.801) | ﷼ 0.900 | + 211% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.42 (﷼ 1.702) | ﷼ 1.336 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (﷼ 0.856) | ﷼ 0.476 | + 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (﷼ 1.155) | ﷼ 1.878 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 5.731 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.94 (﷼ 1.131) | ﷼ 1.000 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.81 (﷼ 1.080) | ﷼ 1.000 | + 8% | |
Housing | + 68% | |||
Housing in United States is 68% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
United States | Oman | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,015 (﷼ 1,161) | ﷼ 618 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,323 (﷼ 894) | ﷼ 397 | + 125% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (﷼ 86) | ﷼ 37 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (﷼ 791) | ﷼ 408 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,566 (﷼ 603) | ﷼ 168 | + 259% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (﷼ 57) | ﷼ 50 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 21 | + 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (﷼ 113) | ﷼ 92 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (﷼ 56) | ﷼ 43 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (﷼ 5.489) | ﷼ 3.948 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 14 | - 18% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in United States is 40% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
United States | Oman | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 15 | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 15 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (﷼ 37) | ﷼ 40 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (﷼ 51) | ﷼ 15 | + 237% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in United States is 18% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
United States | Oman | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,441 (﷼ 10,948) | ﷼ 8,064 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (﷼ 0.379) | ﷼ 0.303 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 25 | + 14% | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 71% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
United States | Oman | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (﷼ 3.684) | ﷼ 2.865 | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 2.000 | + 308% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (﷼ 55) | ﷼ 12 | + 367% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (﷼ 3.585) | ﷼ 3.451 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.94 (﷼ 1.901) | ﷼ 2.474 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (﷼ 2.545) | ﷼ 2.000 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (﷼ 1.901) | ﷼ 1.289 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.35 (﷼ 0.903) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 4.000 | + 184% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 38% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
United States | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 26 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 6 | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (﷼ 79) | ﷼ 25 | + 215% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (﷼ 38) | ﷼ 21 | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (﷼ 5.618) | ﷼ 8 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (﷼ 2.145) | ﷼ 3.986 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (﷼ 2.795) | ﷼ 2.391 | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $514 (﷼ 198) | ﷼ 30 | + 560% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (﷼ 0.142) | ﷼ 0.060 | + 137% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (﷼ 26) | ﷼ 19 | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (﷼ 3.939) | ﷼ 5.203 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,514 prices entered by 2,391 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 39% more expensive than in Oman
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