Cost of living
Al Batinah South compared to Musandam
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Overview comparison
Al Batinah SouthMusandam
Consumer prices in Musandam are roughly 20% higher than in Al Batinah South.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Batinah South | Musandam |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,285 | 1,440 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,131 | 2,822 |
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| Without rent one person | 451 | 504 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,476 | 1,512 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 471.65 | 602.05 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 884.15 | 1,192.64 |
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| Food person | 379 | 440 |
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| Food family | 979 | 1,135 |
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| Transport person | 117.2 | 43.16 |
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| Transport family | 258.24 | 139.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.35 years | 70.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Batinah South | Musandam |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.28 | 7.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.41 | 46.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.85 | 6.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.32 | 8.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.27 | 6.27 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Batinah South | Musandam |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 446.01 | 660.44 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 297.43 | 484.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,182.52 | 1,114.38 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 778.06 | 1,141.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 72.45 | 70.3 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 105.1 | 151.27 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.86 | 68.82 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Batinah South | Musandam |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.67 | 5.98 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,624 | 3,860 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,367 | 2,840 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.3 | 3.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 63.69% | 43.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.45 | 9.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.62 | 0.66 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Batinah South | Musandam |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 | 1.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.12 | 0.97 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.35 | 2.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.45 | 13.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.45 | 8.47 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.95 | 13.71 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.46 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 | 0.27 |
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Other
| Item | Al Batinah South | Musandam |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.72 | 70 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.77 | 10.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.78 | 116.4 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.85 | 3.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.71 | 88.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.65 | 75.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 207.23 | 226.07 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,559 | 7,292 |
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