Cost of living comparison

Djibouti

compared to

Oman

Muscat vs. Djibouti Cost of Living Summary

Muscat is 22.1% cheaper than Djibouti.

Restaurants: pay 54.2% less in Muscat
Groceries: pay 33.7% less in Muscat
Transportation: pay 36.5% less in Muscat
Housing: pay 15.5% less in Muscat
Childcare: pay 1.3% more in Muscat
Entertainment and Sports: pay 21.4% more in Muscat
Clothing: pay 35.1% more in Muscat

The cost of clothing, entertainment and sports, and childcare in Muscat are more expensive than in Djibouti. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, groceries, and housing are lower in Muscat.

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Muscat vs. Djibouti Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Muscat instead of Djibouti, you would:

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pay 54.2% less for restaurants

	Djibouti	Muscat
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$9.83 DJF1,753	$5.20 OMR1.990	-47.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$15.45 DJF2,755	$7.80 OMR2.980	-49.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.90 DJF338	$0.88 OMR0.340	-53.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.69 DJF301	$0.28 OMR0.110	-83.3%
Average			-54.2%

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pay 33.7% less for groceries

	Djibouti	Muscat
Bread 1 loaf	$9.27 DJF1,653	$1.21 OMR0.460	-86.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.78 DJF852	$3.66 OMR1.400	-23.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$10.63 DJF1,896	$8.79 OMR3.360	-17.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.69 DJF1,015	$2.98 OMR1.140	-47.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$8.24 DJF1,470	$3.17 OMR1.210	-61.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.70 DJF303	$1.63 OMR0.620	-3.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.55 DJF98	$0.90 OMR0.340	+62.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.18 DJF210	$1.08 OMR0.410	-8.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.73 DJF131	$0.58 OMR0.220	-20.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.72 DJF129	$0.54 OMR0.210	-25.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.75 DJF133	$0.57 OMR0.220	-23.5%
Average			-33.7%

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pay 36.5% less for transportation

	Djibouti	Muscat
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$8.56 DJF1,526	$2.35 OMR0.900	-72.5%
Monthly public transit pass	$42.53 DJF7,584	$78.03 OMR29.840	+83.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$33,798.22 DJF6M	$25,485.84 OMR9,746.120	-24.6%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$47.75 DJF8,516	$24.06 OMR9.200	-49.6%
Average			-36.5%

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pay 15.5% less for housing

	Djibouti	Muscat
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$58.99 DJF10,520	$70.55 OMR26.980	+19.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$674.13 DJF120K	$680.91 OMR260.390	+1.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$477.51 DJF85,158	$453.13 OMR173.280	-5.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$398.35 DJF71,041	$136.85 OMR52.330	-65.6%
Average			-15.5%

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pay 1.3% more for childcare

	Djibouti	Muscat
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$335.22 DJF59,783	$287.32 OMR109.880	-14.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,794.47 DJF2M	$10,536.61 OMR4,029.340	+19.8%
Average			+1.3%

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pay 21.4% more for entertainment and sports

	Djibouti	Muscat
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$7.02 DJF1,252	$13.00 OMR4.970	+85.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.37 DJF601	$5.07 OMR1.940	+50.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$1.97 DJF351	$6.50 OMR2.480	+230.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$86.14 DJF15,362	$62.02 OMR23.720	-28.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$12.64 DJF2,254	$10.40 OMR3.980	-17.7%
Average			+21.4%

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pay 35.1% more for clothing

	Djibouti	Muscat
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$42.13 DJF7,514	$56.51 OMR21.610	+34.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$19.66 DJF3,507	$43.24 OMR16.540	+119.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$123.59 DJF22,041	$89.59 OMR34.260	-27.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$56.18 DJF10,019	$87.56 OMR33.480	+55.9%
Average			+35.1%

Djibouti vs. Muscat - Cost of clothing

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