Cost of living
Muscat Governorate compared to South Al Sharqiyah
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Overview comparison
Muscat GovernorateSouth Al Sharqiyah
Consumer prices in Muscat Governorate are roughly 6% higher than in South Al Sharqiyah.
Cost of living
| Item | Muscat Governorate | South Al Sharqiyah |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,333 | 1,192 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,780 | 2,812 |
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| Without rent one person | 572 | 477 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,442 | 1,514 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 525.47 | 487.13 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,173.05 | 861.45 |
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| Food person | 292 | 422 |
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| Food family | 1,064 | 914 |
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| Transport person | 95.61 | 119.78 |
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| Transport family | 279.42 | 299.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.65 years | 84.76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Muscat Governorate | South Al Sharqiyah |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.94 | 4.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.11 | 32.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.59 | 5.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.61 | 11.41 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.51 | 5.6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.97 | 0.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Muscat Governorate | South Al Sharqiyah |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 488.03 | 625.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 424.55 | 402.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,299.37 | 1,212.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 864.2 | 830.31 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 58.11 | 79.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.5 | 84.19 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 75.39 | 77.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Muscat Governorate | South Al Sharqiyah |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.48 | 5.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,108 | 1,604 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,502 | 1,087 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.36 | 1.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 53.25% | 75.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.46 | 10.83 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.64 | 0.57 |
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Groceries
| Item | Muscat Governorate | South Al Sharqiyah |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 | 1.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.01 | 1.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.51 | 2.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.28 | 3.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.18 | 4.84 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.01 | 9.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.09 | 1.82 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Muscat Governorate | South Al Sharqiyah |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.96 | 41.24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.47 | 12.57 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.44 | 40.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.71 | 7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.04 | 43.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.03 | 83.52 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 197.47 | 208.18 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,989 | 9,736 |
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