Cost of living comparison

Gambia

compared to

Oman

Oman vs. Gambia Cost of Living Summary

Oman is 2.7 times more expensive than Gambia overall.

Restaurants: pay 25.8% less in Oman
Groceries: pay 67.8% more in Oman
Transportation: pay 3.0 times more in Oman
Housing: pay 4.2 times more in Oman
Childcare: pay 44.9 times more in Oman
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.3 times more in Oman
Clothing: pay 21.5% less in Oman

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

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Oman vs. Gambia Cost Breakdown

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pay 25.8% less for restaurants

	Gambia	Oman
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.31 GMD536.99	$6.18 OMR2.360	-15.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.86 GMD577.36	$9.43 OMR3.610	+20.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.64 GMD193.83	$0.87 OMR0.330	-67.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.58 GMD116.16	$0.27 OMR0.100	-82.8%
Average			-25.8%

Gambia vs. Oman - Cost of restaurants

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pay 67.8% more for groceries

	Gambia	Oman
Bread 1 loaf	$0.63 GMD46.35	$1.21 OMR0.460	+92.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.04 GMD223.48	$4.82 OMR1.840	+58.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.12 GMD375.98	$9.05 OMR3.460	+76.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.93 GMD141.54	$3.07 OMR1.180	+59.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.23 GMD90.11	$3.24 OMR1.240	+164.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.92 GMD67.58	$1.45 OMR0.550	+57.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.56 GMD41.30	$0.97 OMR0.370	+72.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.82 GMD60.07	$1.23 OMR0.470	+50.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.61 GMD45.05	$0.78 OMR0.300	+27.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.41 GMD30.04	$0.65 OMR0.250	+59.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.44 GMD32.29	$0.69 OMR0.260	+56.8%
Average			+67.8%

Gambia vs. Oman - Cost of groceries

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pay 3.0 times more for transportation

	Gambia	Oman
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.00 GMD294.08	$2.34 OMR0.890	-41.5%
Monthly public transit pass	$6.55 GMD481.43	$55.92 OMR21.380	+753.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$2,635.13 GMD194K	$21,976.63 OMR8,404.150	+734.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$15.03 OMR5.750
Average			+198.6%

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pay 4.2 times more for housing

	Gambia	Oman
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$45.05 GMD3,310.81	$78.05 OMR29.850	+73.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$102.56 GMD7,538.16	$485.58 OMR185.690	+373.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$81.08 GMD5,959.46	$358.74 OMR137.190	+342.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$23.25 GMD1,708.96	$88.60 OMR33.880	+281.0%
Average			+324.2%

Gambia vs. Oman - Cost of housing

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pay 44.9 times more for childcare

	Gambia	Oman
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$6.76 GMD496.62	$270.15 OMR103.310	+3898.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$135.14 GMD9,932.43	$6,828.04 OMR2,611.130	+4952.8%
Average			+4394.6%

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pay 2.3 times more for entertainment and sports

	Gambia	Oman
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$5.61 GMD412.40	$11.38 OMR4.350	+102.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.69 GMD271.01	$5.34 OMR2.040	+45.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$1.69 GMD124.16	$6.18 OMR2.360	+265.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$23.65 GMD1,738.18	$57.14 OMR21.850	+141.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$3.38 GMD248.31	$9.10 OMR3.480	+169.4%
Average			+125.6%

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pay 21.5% less for clothing

	Gambia	Oman
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$56.00 GMD4,116.00	$45.42 OMR17.370	-18.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$44.34 GMD3,258.99	$39.55 OMR15.130	-10.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$99.43 GMD7,308.11	$75.67 OMR28.940	-23.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$86.99 GMD6,393.77	$59.96 OMR22.930	-31.1%
Average			-21.5%

Gambia vs. Oman - Cost of clothing

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