Cost of living comparison

Kuwait

compared to

Oman

Oman vs. Kuwait Cost of Living Summary

Oman is 3.1% more expensive than Kuwait overall.

Restaurants: pay 3.8% less in Oman
Groceries: pay 42.8% more in Oman
Transportation: pay 22.0% more in Oman
Housing: pay 21.2% less in Oman
Childcare: pay 6.2% more in Oman
Entertainment and Sports: pay 22.3% more in Oman
Clothing: pay 3.4% less in Oman

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

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Oman vs. Kuwait Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 3.8% less for restaurants

	Kuwait	Oman
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.31 KWD2.570	$6.18 OMR2.360	-25.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.91 KWD2.450	$9.43 OMR3.610	+19.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.55 KWD0.170	$0.87 OMR0.330	+57.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.31 KWD0.090	$0.27 OMR0.100	-11.4%
Average			-3.8%

Kuwait vs. Oman - Cost of restaurants

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pay 42.8% more for groceries

	Kuwait	Oman
Bread 1 loaf	$1.08 KWD0.330	$1.21 OMR0.460	+11.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.22 KWD0.690	$4.82 OMR1.840	+117.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.32 KWD1.650	$9.05 OMR3.460	+70.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.10 KWD0.650	$3.07 OMR1.180	+46.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.71 KWD0.840	$3.24 OMR1.240	+19.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.10 KWD0.340	$1.45 OMR0.550	+30.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.80 KWD0.250	$0.97 OMR0.370	+20.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.67 KWD0.210	$1.23 OMR0.470	+83.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.61 KWD0.190	$0.78 OMR0.300	+28.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.50 KWD0.160	$0.65 OMR0.250	+29.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.47 KWD0.150	$0.69 OMR0.260	+45.2%
Average			+42.8%

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pay 22.0% more for transportation

	Kuwait	Oman
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.25 KWD0.390	$2.34 OMR0.890	+87.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$51.95 KWD16.060	$55.92 OMR21.380	+7.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,021.80 KWD6,189.540	$21,976.63 OMR8,404.150	+9.8%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$29.57 KWD9.140	$15.03 OMR5.750	-49.2%
Average			+22.0%

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pay 21.2% less for housing

	Kuwait	Oman
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$30.53 KWD9.440	$78.05 OMR29.850	+155.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$776.48 KWD240.040	$485.58 OMR185.690	-37.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$619.33 KWD191.460	$358.74 OMR137.190	-42.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$39.56 KWD12.230	$88.60 OMR33.880	+124.0%
Average			-21.2%

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pay 6.2% more for childcare

	Kuwait	Oman
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$251.54 KWD77.760	$270.15 OMR103.310	+7.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,500.38 KWD2,009.530	$6,828.04 OMR2,611.130	+5.0%
Average			+6.2%

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pay 22.3% more for entertainment and sports

	Kuwait	Oman
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.68 KWD0.830	$11.38 OMR4.350	+324.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.71 KWD1.460	$5.34 OMR2.040	+13.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.74 KWD0.850	$6.18 OMR2.360	+125.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$97.98 KWD30.290	$57.14 OMR21.850	-41.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.58 KWD3.580	$9.10 OMR3.480	-21.4%
Average			+22.3%

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pay 3.4% less for clothing

	Kuwait	Oman
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$37.05 KWD11.450	$45.42 OMR17.370	+22.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.45 KWD11.580	$39.55 OMR15.130	+5.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$95.55 KWD29.540	$75.67 OMR28.940	-20.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$70.48 KWD21.790	$59.96 OMR22.930	-14.9%
Average			-3.4%

Kuwait vs. Oman - Cost of clothing

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