Cost of living
Oman compared to Taiwan
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Taiwan are roughly 45% higher than in Oman.
Cost of living
| Item | Oman | Taiwan |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,087 | 1,105 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,317 | 2,531 |
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| Without rent one person | 466 | 558 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,357 | 1,903 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 534.3 | 438.98 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 997.55 | 934.3 |
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| Food person | 305 | 398 |
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| Food family | 1,020 | 1,193 |
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| Transport person | 78.25 | 92.67 |
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| Transport family | 281.67 | 283.37 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.46 years | 82.32 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Oman | Taiwan |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.9 | 5.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.68 | 29.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.12 | 5.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 12.62 | 2.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.23 | 3.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.84 | 0.95 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Oman | Taiwan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 549.47 | 389.07 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 374.55 | 332.46 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,244.04 | 1,267.65 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 762.36 | 802.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.84 | 50.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 78.37 | 78.42 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 83.13 | 25.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | Oman | Taiwan |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.18 | 2.28 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,426 | 8,005 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,398 | 3,779 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.06 | 0.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.54% | 39.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.02 | 8.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.65 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Oman | Taiwan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.88 | 2.56 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.3 | 1.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.32 | 3.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.25 | 11.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.41 | 7.43 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.81 | 16.17 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.71 | 1.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Oman | Taiwan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.85 | 30.04 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.03 | 10.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.51 | 47.25 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.69 | 15.21 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.86 | 69.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.28 | 70.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 143.42 | 478.3 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,578 | 13,661 |
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