Cost of living comparison

Dominica

compared to

Oman

Oman vs. Dominica Cost of Living Summary

Oman is 2.1% more expensive than Dominica overall.

Restaurants: pay 23.6% less in Oman
Groceries: pay 33.8% less in Oman
Transportation: pay 38.5% less in Oman
Housing: pay 51.6% more in Oman
Childcare: pay 79.1% more in Oman
Entertainment and Sports: pay 60.3% more in Oman
Clothing: pay 12.7% less in Oman

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

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Oman vs. Dominica Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 23.6% less for restaurants

	Dominica	Oman
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.40 EC$20.00	$6.18 OMR2.360	-16.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.57 EC$17.75	$9.43 OMR3.610	+43.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.47 EC$6.67	$0.87 OMR0.330	-64.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.22 EC$6.00	$0.27 OMR0.100	-87.7%
Average			-23.6%

Dominica vs. Oman - Cost of restaurants

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pay 33.8% less for groceries

	Dominica	Oman
Bread 1 loaf	$2.10 EC$5.67	$1.21 OMR0.460	-42.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$1.20 EC$3.25	$4.82 OMR1.840	+300.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.61 EC$34.07	$9.05 OMR3.460	-28.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.60 EC$15.13	$3.07 OMR1.180	-45.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.09 EC$13.76	$3.24 OMR1.240	-36.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.91 EC$7.86	$1.45 OMR0.550	-50.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.07 EC$2.90	$0.97 OMR0.370	-9.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.03 EC$5.49	$1.23 OMR0.470	-39.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.33 EC$6.30	$0.78 OMR0.300	-66.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.62 EC$4.37	$0.65 OMR0.250	-59.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.37 EC$3.71	$0.69 OMR0.260	-49.8%
Average			-33.8%

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pay 38.5% less for transportation

	Dominica	Oman
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.39 EC$14.58	$2.34 OMR0.890	-56.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$53.13 EC$143.58	$55.92 OMR21.380	+5.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$35,128.17 EC$94,935.64	$21,976.63 OMR8,404.150	-37.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$29.23 EC$79.00	$15.03 OMR5.750	-48.6%
Average			-38.5%

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pay 51.6% more for housing

	Dominica	Oman
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$70.92 EC$191.67	$78.05 OMR29.850	+10.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$283.68 EC$766.67	$485.58 OMR185.690	+71.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$203.51 EC$550.00	$358.74 OMR137.190	+76.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$108.58 EC$293.44	$88.60 OMR33.880	-18.4%
Average			+51.6%

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pay 79.1% more for childcare

	Dominica	Oman
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$129.51 EC$350.00	$270.15 OMR103.310	+108.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,440.25 EC$12,000.00	$6,828.04 OMR2,611.130	+53.8%
Average			+79.1%

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pay 60.3% more for entertainment and sports

	Dominica	Oman
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.85 EC$5.00	$11.38 OMR4.350	+515.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.13 EC$11.17	$5.34 OMR2.040	+29.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$7.40 EC$20.00	$6.18 OMR2.360	-16.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$46.25 EC$125.00	$57.14 OMR21.850	+23.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.33 EC$22.50	$9.10 OMR3.480	+9.3%
Average			+60.3%

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pay 12.7% less for clothing

	Dominica	Oman
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$55.50 EC$150.00	$45.42 OMR17.370	-18.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.00 EC$100.00	$39.55 OMR15.130	+6.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$75.67 OMR28.940	+2.2%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$92.51 EC$250.00	$59.96 OMR22.930	-35.2%
Average			-12.7%

Dominica vs. Oman - Cost of clothing

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