Cost of living
Al Sharqiyah North Governorate compared to Nizwa
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Overview comparison
Al Sharqiyah North GovernorateNizwa
Consumer prices in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate are roughly 8% higher than in Nizwa.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Sharqiyah North Governorate | Nizwa |
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| Total with rent one person | 913 | 890 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,733 | 2,145 |
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| Without rent one person | 506 | 497 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,385 | 1,136 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 543.67 | 377.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 951.43 | 395.09 |
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| Food person | 300 | 337 |
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| Food family | 830 | 805 |
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| Transport person | 128.42 | 33.41 |
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| Transport family | 292.19 | 88.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.9 years | 71.1 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Sharqiyah North Governorate | Nizwa |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.44 | 2.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.87 | 30.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.85 | 4.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 11.53 | 7.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.12 | 4.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.92 | 0.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Sharqiyah North Governorate | Nizwa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 462.8 | 287.87 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 350.87 | 163.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,215.47 | 406.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 719.53 | 239.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 78.35 | 80.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 88.84 | 128.03 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 60.7 | 61.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Sharqiyah North Governorate | Nizwa |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.02 | 4.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,034 | 1,916 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,120 | 1,364 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 | 0.97 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 64.47% | 53.67% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.95 | 10.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.66 | 0.59 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Sharqiyah North Governorate | Nizwa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.18 | 1.31 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.89 | 2.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.42 | 3.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5 | 8.53 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.43 | 5.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.58 | 1.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 | 0.59 |
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Other
| Item | Al Sharqiyah North Governorate | Nizwa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.36 | 47.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.6 | 10.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.4 | 33.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.78 | 7.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.74 | 34.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.55 | 72.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 166.39 | 145.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,900 | 9,175 |
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