Cost of living comparison

Angola

compared to

Oman

Muscat vs. Luanda Cost of Living Summary

Muscat is 44.2% more expensive than Luanda.

Restaurants: pay 13.8% less in Muscat
Groceries: pay 16.0% more in Muscat
Transportation: pay 2.1 times more in Muscat
Housing: pay 89.4% more in Muscat
Childcare: pay 45.5% less in Muscat
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.8 times more in Muscat
Clothing: pay 38.3% less in Muscat

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

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Muscat vs. Luanda Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 13.8% less for restaurants

	Luanda	Muscat
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.46 AOA4,985.44	$5.20 OMR1.990	-4.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.55 AOA5,982.53	$7.80 OMR2.980	+19.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.36 AOA1,245.36	$0.88 OMR0.340	-35.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.18 AOA1,079.18	$0.28 OMR0.110	-76.2%
Average			-13.8%

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pay 16.0% more for groceries

	Luanda	Muscat
Bread 1 loaf	$0.93 AOA847.52	$1.21 OMR0.460	+30.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.72 AOA4,311.41	$3.66 OMR1.400	-22.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.34 AOA6,699.54	$8.79 OMR3.360	+19.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.85 AOA1,693.39	$2.98 OMR1.140	+60.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.54 AOA1,402.04	$3.17 OMR1.210	+106.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.03 AOA939.60	$1.63 OMR0.620	+58.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.44 AOA399.51	$0.90 OMR0.340	+105.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.23 AOA1,126.91	$1.08 OMR0.410	-12.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.82 AOA748.37	$0.58 OMR0.220	-28.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.70 AOA642.23	$0.54 OMR0.210	-23.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.70 AOA640.03	$0.57 OMR0.220	-18.4%
Average			+16.0%

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pay 2.1 times more for transportation

	Luanda	Muscat
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.24 AOA1,132.32	$2.35 OMR0.900	+89.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$32.76 AOA29,912.63	$78.03 OMR29.840	+138.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$14,197.31 AOA13M	$25,485.84 OMR9,746.120	+79.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$8.08 AOA7,378.45	$24.06 OMR9.200	+197.7%
Average			+106.6%

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pay 89.4% more for housing

	Luanda	Muscat
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$77.84 AOA71,064.09	$70.55 OMR26.980	-9.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$382.10 AOA349K	$680.91 OMR260.390	+78.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$199.76 AOA182K	$453.13 OMR173.280	+126.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$77.67 AOA70,915.36	$136.85 OMR52.330	+76.2%
Average			+89.4%

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pay 45.5% less for childcare

	Luanda	Muscat
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$764.47 AOA698K	$287.32 OMR109.880	-62.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$13,318.76 AOA12M	$10,536.61 OMR4,029.340	-20.9%
Average			-45.5%

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pay 2.8 times more for entertainment and sports

	Luanda	Muscat
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.64 AOA1,495.63	$13.00 OMR4.970	+693.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.61 AOA2,379.80	$5.07 OMR1.940	+94.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$1.64 AOA1,495.63	$6.50 OMR2.480	+296.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$45.39 AOA41,445.25	$62.02 OMR23.720	+36.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$3.55 AOA3,240.54	$10.40 OMR3.980	+193.1%
Average			+180.7%

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pay 38.3% less for clothing

	Luanda	Muscat
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$109.21 AOA99,708.77	$56.51 OMR21.610	-48.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$62.52 AOA57,083.27	$43.24 OMR16.540	-30.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$96.92 AOA88,491.54	$89.59 OMR34.260	-7.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$199.31 AOA182K	$87.56 OMR33.480	-56.1%
Average			-38.3%

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