Cost of living
Al Dhahirah compared to Muscat
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Overview comparison
Al DhahirahMuscat
Consumer prices in Al Dhahirah are roughly 18% higher than in Muscat.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Dhahirah | Muscat |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,381 | 1,192 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,949 | 3,120 |
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| Without rent one person | 657 | 534 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,390 | 1,385 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 544.18 | 568.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,155.79 | 1,006.63 |
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| Food person | 384 | 294 |
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| Food family | 1,094 | 1,006 |
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| Transport person | 40.57 | 106.82 |
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| Transport family | 110.94 | 265.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.98 years | 76.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Dhahirah | Muscat |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.71 | 6.01 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.95 | 30.51 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.32 | 8.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.46 | 10.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 6 | 5.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.9 | 0.94 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Dhahirah | Muscat |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 519.62 | 444.95 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 416.93 | 309.07 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,041.55 | 1,042.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,117.63 | 857.09 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.48 | 72.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 127.02 | 78.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 73.05 | 69.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Dhahirah | Muscat |
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| Local transport ticket | 6 | 5.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,327 | 1,866 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,214 | 1,459 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.16 | 1.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.45% | 57.44% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.58 | 9.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.75 | 0.74 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Dhahirah | Muscat |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 1.83 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.16 | 1.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.94 | 2.53 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.84 | 4.45 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.96 | 3.77 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.17 | 7.28 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.59 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Al Dhahirah | Muscat |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 73.5 | 42.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.11 | 10 |
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| Doctors visit | 99.77 | 40.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.17 | 8.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 66.5 | 47.93 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.88 | 83.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 216.43 | 197.57 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,908 | 9,412 |
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