Cost of living
Muscat compared to Al Sharqiyah North Governorate
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Overview comparison
MuscatAl Sharqiyah North Governorate
Consumer prices in Muscat are roughly 10% higher than in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate.
Cost of living
| Item | Muscat | Al Sharqiyah North Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,192 | 913 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,120 | 2,733 |
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| Without rent one person | 534 | 506 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,385 | 1,385 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 568.94 | 543.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,006.63 | 951.43 |
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| Food person | 294 | 300 |
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| Food family | 1,006 | 830 |
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| Transport person | 106.82 | 128.42 |
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| Transport family | 265.38 | 292.19 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.27 years | 66.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Muscat | Al Sharqiyah North Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.01 | 5.44 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.51 | 33.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.36 | 6.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.36 | 11.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.12 | 4.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.94 | 0.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Muscat | Al Sharqiyah North Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 444.95 | 462.8 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 309.07 | 350.87 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,042.84 | 1,215.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 857.09 | 719.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 72.62 | 78.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 78.91 | 88.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69.65 | 60.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | Muscat | Al Sharqiyah North Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.32 | 5.02 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,866 | 2,034 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,459 | 1,120 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 | 1.55 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.44% | 64.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.43 | 8.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.74 | 0.66 |
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Groceries
| Item | Muscat | Al Sharqiyah North Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 | 1.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.1 | 1.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.53 | 1.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.45 | 4.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.77 | 5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.28 | 8.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.59 | 1.58 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Muscat | Al Sharqiyah North Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.75 | 44.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10 | 8.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 40.65 | 36.4 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.67 | 7.78 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.93 | 43.74 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.38 | 75.55 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 197.57 | 166.39 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,412 | 7,900 |
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