Cost of living comparison

Gabon

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Oman

Muscat vs. Libreville Cost of Living Summary

Muscat is 10.5% cheaper than Libreville.

Restaurants: pay 63.2% less in Muscat
Groceries: pay 38.5% less in Muscat
Transportation: pay 2.1% more in Muscat
Housing: pay 2.3% less in Muscat
Childcare: pay 78.8% more in Muscat
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.2 times more in Muscat
Clothing: pay 0.1% more in Muscat

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

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Muscat vs. Libreville Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Muscat instead of Libreville, you would:

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pay 63.2% less for restaurants

	Libreville	Muscat
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.07 FCFA9,966	$5.20 OMR1.990	-69.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$15.36 FCFA8,969	$7.80 OMR2.980	-49.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.71 FCFA997	$0.88 OMR0.340	-48.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.42 FCFA830	$0.28 OMR0.110	-80.2%
Average			-63.2%

Libreville vs. Muscat - Cost of restaurants

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pay 38.5% less for groceries

	Libreville	Muscat
Bread 1 loaf	$1.19 FCFA696	$1.21 OMR0.460	+1.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.12 FCFA2,990	$3.66 OMR1.400	-28.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.92 FCFA7,545	$8.79 OMR3.360	-32.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.32 FCFA2,525	$2.98 OMR1.140	-31.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.87 FCFA2,260	$3.17 OMR1.210	-18.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.36 FCFA791	$1.63 OMR0.620	+20.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.74 FCFA1,017	$0.90 OMR0.340	-48.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.74 FCFA1,017	$1.08 OMR0.410	-38.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.55 FCFA904	$0.58 OMR0.220	-62.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.36 FCFA791	$0.54 OMR0.210	-60.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.94 FCFA1,130	$0.57 OMR0.220	-70.4%
Average			-38.5%

Libreville vs. Muscat - Cost of groceries

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pay 2.1% more for transportation

	Libreville	Muscat
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.01 FCFA2,344	$2.35 OMR0.900	-41.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$46.94 FCFA27,407	$78.03 OMR29.840	+66.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,019.42 FCFA17M	$25,485.84 OMR9,746.120	-12.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.25 FCFA4,233	$24.06 OMR9.200	+231.8%
Average			+2.1%

Libreville vs. Muscat - Cost of transportation

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pay 2.3% less for housing

	Libreville	Muscat
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$64.01 FCFA37,373	$70.55 OMR26.980	+10.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,024.21 FCFA598K	$680.91 OMR260.390	-33.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$426.76 FCFA249K	$453.13 OMR173.280	+6.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$65.27 FCFA38,105	$136.85 OMR52.330	+109.7%
Average			-2.3%

Libreville vs. Muscat - Cost of housing

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pay 78.8% more for childcare

	Libreville	Muscat
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$170.70 FCFA99,660	$287.32 OMR109.880	+68.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,547.83 FCFA3M	$10,536.61 OMR4,029.340	+89.9%
Average			+78.8%

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pay 2.2 times more for entertainment and sports

	Libreville	Muscat
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.02 FCFA598	$13.00 OMR4.970	+1169.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.97 FCFA3,488	$5.07 OMR1.940	-15.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.56 FCFA1,495	$6.50 OMR2.480	+153.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$64.01 FCFA37,373	$62.02 OMR23.720	-3.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.48 FCFA2,614	$10.40 OMR3.980	+132.4%
Average			+116.3%

Libreville vs. Muscat - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 0.1% more for clothing

	Libreville	Muscat
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$85.35 FCFA49,830	$56.51 OMR21.610	-33.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$42.68 FCFA24,915	$43.24 OMR16.540	+1.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$51.21 FCFA29,898	$89.59 OMR34.260	+74.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$102.42 FCFA59,796	$87.56 OMR33.480	-14.5%
Average			+0.1%

Libreville vs. Muscat - Cost of clothing

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