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Sohar vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
Sohar is 36.1% cheaper than French Polynesia overall.
Sohar vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Sohar instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 64.8% less for restaurants
French Polynesia | Sohar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $17.45 CFPF1,829 | $6.50 OMR2.500 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $13.03 CFPF1,365 | $9.10 OMR3.500 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.80 CFPF293 | $0.67 OMR0.260 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.65 CFPF277 | $0.26 OMR0.100 | |
French Polynesia vs. Sohar - Cost of restaurants
pay 32.7% less for groceries
French Polynesia | Sohar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $0.78 CFPF82 | $1.08 OMR0.420 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $13.05 CFPF1,367 | $6.76 OMR2.600 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $6.30 CFPF660 | $8.53 OMR3.280 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $8.38 CFPF878 | $2.76 OMR1.060 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $7.66 CFPF802 | $4.13 OMR1.590 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.37 CFPF248 | $1.49 OMR0.570 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.22 CFPF128 | $0.97 OMR0.370 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.66 CFPF279 | $1.14 OMR0.440 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $3.60 CFPF377 | $0.55 OMR0.210 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.37 CFPF143 | $0.81 OMR0.310 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.22 CFPF128 | $0.83 OMR0.320 | |
French Polynesia vs. Sohar - Cost of groceries
pay 53.0% less for transportation
French Polynesia | Sohar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $5.87 CFPF615 | $2.36 OMR0.910 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | $52.02 OMR20.010 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $19,575.51 CFPF2M | $18,205.65 OMR7,002.970 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $205.54 CFPF21,535 | $15.73 OMR6.050 | |
French Polynesia vs. Sohar - Cost of transportation
pay 46.4% less for housing
French Polynesia | Sohar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $107.34 CFPF11,246 | $86.87 OMR33.410 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,382.49 CFPF145K | $390.12 OMR150.060 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,076.62 CFPF113K | $299.09 OMR115.050 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $100.79 CFPF10,560 | $78.31 OMR30.120 | |
French Polynesia vs. Sohar - Cost of housing
pay 36.6% less for childcare
French Polynesia | Sohar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $489.39 CFPF51,275 | $269.83 OMR103.790 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $9,787.76 CFPF1M | $7,022.18 OMR2,701.140 | |
French Polynesia vs. Sohar - Cost of childcare
pay 30.2% more for entertainment and sports
French Polynesia | Sohar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $4.53 CFPF474 | $13.00 OMR5.000 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.37 CFPF458 | $6.81 OMR2.620 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $12.14 CFPF1,272 | $5.98 OMR2.300 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $70.94 CFPF7,432 | $52.02 OMR20.010 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $13.70 CFPF1,436 | $11.70 OMR4.500 | |
French Polynesia vs. Sohar - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 49.4% less for clothing
French Polynesia | Sohar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $105.95 CFPF11,101 | $51.15 OMR19.680 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $84.22 CFPF8,824 | $44.21 OMR17.010 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $128.36 CFPF13,449 | $78.89 OMR30.350 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $116.57 CFPF12,213 | $46.81 OMR18.010 | |
French Polynesia vs. Sohar - Cost of clothing
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