Cost of living comparison

Djibouti

compared to

Oman

Oman vs. Djibouti Cost of Living Summary

Oman is 31.4% cheaper than Djibouti overall.

Restaurants: pay 47.4% less in Oman
Groceries: pay 26.6% less in Oman
Transportation: pay 46.8% less in Oman
Housing: pay 36.7% less in Oman
Childcare: pay 20.9% less in Oman
Entertainment and Sports: pay 12.6% more in Oman
Clothing: pay 9.1% more in Oman

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

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Oman vs. Djibouti Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 47.4% less for restaurants

	Djibouti	Oman
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$9.83 DJF1,753	$6.18 OMR2.360	-37.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$15.45 DJF2,755	$9.43 OMR3.610	-39.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.90 DJF338	$0.87 OMR0.330	-54.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.69 DJF301	$0.27 OMR0.100	-83.9%
Average			-47.4%

Djibouti vs. Oman - Cost of restaurants

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pay 26.6% less for groceries

	Djibouti	Oman
Bread 1 loaf	$9.27 DJF1,653	$1.21 OMR0.460	-86.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.78 DJF852	$4.82 OMR1.840	+0.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$10.63 DJF1,896	$9.05 OMR3.460	-14.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.69 DJF1,015	$3.07 OMR1.180	-46.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$8.24 DJF1,470	$3.24 OMR1.240	-60.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.70 DJF303	$1.45 OMR0.550	-14.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.55 DJF98	$0.97 OMR0.370	+75.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.18 DJF210	$1.23 OMR0.470	+4.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.73 DJF131	$0.78 OMR0.300	+7.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.72 DJF129	$0.65 OMR0.250	-9.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.75 DJF133	$0.69 OMR0.260	-7.9%
Average			-26.6%

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pay 46.8% less for transportation

	Djibouti	Oman
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$8.56 DJF1,526	$2.34 OMR0.890	-72.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$42.53 DJF7,584	$55.92 OMR21.380	+31.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$33,798.22 DJF6M	$21,976.63 OMR8,404.150	-35.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$47.75 DJF8,516	$15.03 OMR5.750	-68.5%
Average			-46.8%

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pay 36.7% less for housing

	Djibouti	Oman
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$58.99 DJF10,520	$78.05 OMR29.850	+32.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$674.13 DJF120K	$485.58 OMR185.690	-28.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$477.51 DJF85,158	$358.74 OMR137.190	-24.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$398.35 DJF71,041	$88.60 OMR33.880	-77.8%
Average			-36.7%

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pay 20.9% less for childcare

	Djibouti	Oman
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$335.22 DJF59,783	$270.15 OMR103.310	-19.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,794.47 DJF2M	$6,828.04 OMR2,611.130	-22.4%
Average			-20.9%

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pay 12.6% more for entertainment and sports

	Djibouti	Oman
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$7.02 DJF1,252	$11.38 OMR4.350	+62.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.37 DJF601	$5.34 OMR2.040	+58.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$1.97 DJF351	$6.18 OMR2.360	+214.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$86.14 DJF15,362	$57.14 OMR21.850	-33.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$12.64 DJF2,254	$9.10 OMR3.480	-28.0%
Average			+12.6%

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pay 9.1% more for clothing

	Djibouti	Oman
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$42.13 DJF7,514	$45.42 OMR17.370	+7.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$19.66 DJF3,507	$39.55 OMR15.130	+101.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$123.59 DJF22,041	$75.67 OMR28.940	-38.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$56.18 DJF10,019	$59.96 OMR22.930	+6.7%
Average			+9.1%

Djibouti vs. Oman - Cost of clothing

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