Cost of living
Muscat compared to Muscat Governorate
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Overview comparison
MuscatMuscat Governorate
Consumer prices in Muscat Governorate are roughly 6% higher than in Muscat.
Cost of living
| Item | Muscat | Muscat Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,192 | 1,333 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,120 | 2,780 |
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| Without rent one person | 534 | 572 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,385 | 1,442 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 568.94 | 525.47 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,006.63 | 1,173.05 |
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| Food person | 294 | 292 |
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| Food family | 1,006 | 1,064 |
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| Transport person | 106.82 | 95.61 |
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| Transport family | 265.38 | 279.42 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.27 years | 84.65 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Muscat | Muscat Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.01 | 5.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.51 | 27.11 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.36 | 7.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.36 | 10.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.12 | 5.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.94 | 0.97 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Muscat | Muscat Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 444.95 | 488.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 309.07 | 424.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,042.84 | 1,299.37 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 857.09 | 864.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 72.62 | 58.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 78.91 | 100.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69.65 | 75.39 |
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Transportation
| Item | Muscat | Muscat Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.32 | 5.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,866 | 2,108 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,459 | 1,502 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 | 1.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.44% | 53.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.43 | 8.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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Groceries
| Item | Muscat | Muscat Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 | 1.81 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.1 | 1.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.53 | 2.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.45 | 3.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.77 | 5.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.28 | 9.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.59 | 2.09 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.4 |
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Other
| Item | Muscat | Muscat Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.75 | 37.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10 | 9.47 |
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| Doctors visit | 40.65 | 35.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.67 | 7.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.93 | 39.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.38 | 64.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 197.57 | 197.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,412 | 9,989 |
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