Cost of living comparison

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Oman vs. Gabon Cost of Living Summary

Oman is 15.3% more expensive than Gabon overall.

Restaurants: pay 58.3% less in Oman
Groceries: pay 51.4% less in Oman
Transportation: pay 2.6% more in Oman
Housing: pay 21.9% less in Oman
Childcare: pay 27.4% more in Oman
Entertainment and Sports: pay 3.2 times more in Oman
Clothing: pay 12.3% less in Oman

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

Oman vs. Gabon Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 58.3% less for restaurants

	Gabon	Oman
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.89 FCFA10,077	$5.20 OMR2.000	-70.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.42 FCFA7,558	$9.15 OMR3.510	-31.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.49 FCFA840	$0.76 OMR0.290	-49.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.43 FCFA806	$0.27 OMR0.100	-81.1%
Average			-58.3%

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pay 51.4% less for groceries

	Gabon	Oman
Bread 1 loaf	$1.52 FCFA856	$1.09 OMR0.420	-28.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.70 FCFA2,645	$3.01 OMR1.160	-35.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$11.57 FCFA6,516	$6.95 OMR2.670	-40.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.55 FCFA3,124	$2.54 OMR0.970	-54.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.06 FCFA2,285	$2.43 OMR0.930	-40.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.03 FCFA1,143	$1.05 OMR0.400	-48.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.03 FCFA1,143	$0.72 OMR0.280	-64.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.62 FCFA914	$0.79 OMR0.300	-51.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.62 FCFA914	$0.52 OMR0.200	-67.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.62 FCFA914	$0.51 OMR0.200	-68.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.62 FCFA914	$0.53 OMR0.200	-67.1%
Average			-51.4%

Gabon vs. Oman - Cost of groceries

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pay 2.6% more for transportation

	Gabon	Oman
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.08 FCFA2,298	$2.34 OMR0.900	-42.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$49.19 FCFA27,711	$57.22 OMR21.960	+16.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$30,408.43 FCFA17,130,387	$20,546.38 OMR7,885.470	-32.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.34 FCFA4,132	$12.42 OMR4.770	+69.3%
Average			+2.6%

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pay 21.9% less for housing

	Gabon	Oman
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$71.55 FCFA40,307	$77.18 OMR29.620	+7.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,073.24 FCFA604,602	$371.40 OMR142.540	-65.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$447.18 FCFA251,917	$285.37 OMR109.520	-36.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$68.39 FCFA38,529	$72.57 OMR27.850	+6.1%
Average			-21.9%

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pay 27.4% more for childcare

	Gabon	Oman
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$178.87 FCFA100,767	$205.29 OMR78.790	+14.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,813.38 FCFA3,274,927	$8,131.38 OMR3,120.740	+39.9%
Average			+27.4%

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pay 3.2 times more for entertainment and sports

	Gabon	Oman
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.07 FCFA605	$10.66 OMR4.090	+893.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.26 FCFA3,527	$5.37 OMR2.060	-14.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.68 FCFA1,512	$6.01 OMR2.310	+123.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$67.08 FCFA37,788	$60.23 OMR23.110	-10.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.50 FCFA2,532	$9.49 OMR3.640	+111.2%
Average			+220.9%

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pay 12.3% less for clothing

	Gabon	Oman
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$89.44 FCFA50,383	$49.73 OMR19.080	-44.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$44.72 FCFA25,192	$40.69 OMR15.620	-9.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$53.66 FCFA30,230	$77.16 OMR29.610	+43.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$107.32 FCFA60,460	$64.62 OMR24.800	-39.8%
Average			-12.3%

Gabon vs. Oman - Cost of clothing

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