Cost of living comparison

Macedonia

compared to

Oman

Oman vs. Macedonia Cost of Living Summary

Oman is 38.0% more expensive than Macedonia overall.

Restaurants: pay 4.9% less in Oman
Groceries: pay 60.0% more in Oman
Transportation: pay 14.9% less in Oman
Housing: pay 70.9% more in Oman
Childcare: pay 25.2% more in Oman
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.5 times more in Oman
Clothing: pay 18.8% less in Oman

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

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Oman vs. Macedonia Cost Breakdown

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pay 4.9% less for restaurants

	Macedonia	Oman
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.53 MKD358.76	$6.18 OMR2.380	-5.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.60 MKD307.41	$9.43 OMR3.630	+68.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.62 MKD88.99	$0.87 OMR0.330	-46.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.16 MKD63.74	$0.27 OMR0.100	-76.6%
Average			-4.9%

Macedonia vs. Oman - Cost of restaurants

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pay 60.0% more for groceries

	Macedonia	Oman
Bread 1 loaf	$0.71 MKD38.82	$1.21 OMR0.470	+71.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.67 MKD201.73	$4.82 OMR1.850	+31.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.67 MKD256.73	$9.05 OMR3.480	+93.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.26 MKD123.98	$3.07 OMR1.180	+36.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.91 MKD159.62	$3.24 OMR1.250	+11.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.50 MKD27.54	$1.45 OMR0.560	+188.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.63 MKD34.60	$0.97 OMR0.370	+53.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.57 MKD31.21	$1.23 OMR0.470	+117.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.80 MKD43.91	$0.78 OMR0.300	-2.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.40 MKD21.84	$0.65 OMR0.250	+64.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.40 MKD22.07	$0.69 OMR0.260	+71.4%
Average			+60.0%

Macedonia vs. Oman - Cost of groceries

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pay 14.9% less for transportation

	Macedonia	Oman
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.60 MKD307.38	$2.34 OMR0.900	-58.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$28.04 MKD1,540.26	$55.92 OMR21.500	+99.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$33,276.49 MKD2M	$21,976.63 OMR8,450.010	-34.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$5.79 MKD318.01	$15.03 OMR5.780	+159.6%
Average			-14.9%

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pay 70.9% more for housing

	Macedonia	Oman
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$17.88 MKD982.03	$78.05 OMR30.010	+336.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$264.34 MKD14,520.22	$485.58 OMR186.710	+83.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$198.42 MKD10,899.53	$358.74 OMR137.930	+80.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$99.81 MKD5,482.73	$88.60 OMR34.060	-11.2%
Average			+70.9%

Macedonia vs. Oman - Cost of housing

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pay 25.2% more for childcare

	Macedonia	Oman
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$287.04 MKD15,767.46	$270.15 OMR103.870	-5.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,102.29 MKD225K	$6,828.04 OMR2,625.380	+66.4%
Average			+25.2%

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pay 2.5 times more for entertainment and sports

	Macedonia	Oman
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.05 MKD112.55	$11.38 OMR4.380	+455.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.69 MKD92.93	$5.34 OMR2.060	+215.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.13 MKD171.80	$6.18 OMR2.370	+97.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$29.36 MKD1,612.61	$57.14 OMR21.970	+94.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.90 MKD324.22	$9.10 OMR3.500	+54.2%
Average			+149.9%

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pay 18.8% less for clothing

	Macedonia	Oman
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$61.13 MKD3,357.68	$45.42 OMR17.470	-25.7%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$35.04 MKD1,924.92	$39.55 OMR15.210	+12.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$88.54 MKD4,863.74	$75.67 OMR29.090	-14.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$98.76 MKD5,425.21	$59.96 OMR23.060	-39.3%
Average			-18.8%

Macedonia vs. Oman - Cost of clothing

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