Cost of living comparison

Oman

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Kazakhstan

Astana vs. Muscat Cost of Living Summary

Astana is 20.6% cheaper than Muscat.

Restaurants: pay 56.2% more in Astana
Groceries: pay 22.4% less in Astana
Transportation: pay 36.0% less in Astana
Housing: pay 28.5% less in Astana
Childcare: pay 21.0% more in Astana
Entertainment and Sports: pay 56.5% less in Astana
Clothing: pay 26.1% more in Astana

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

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Astana vs. Muscat Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 56.2% more for restaurants

	Muscat	Astana
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.20 OMR1.990	$11.00 KZT4,985.16	+111.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.80 OMR2.980	$7.83 KZT3,548.37	+0.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.88 OMR0.340	$1.10 KZT499.26	+25.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.28 OMR0.110	$0.66 KZT298.06	+133.4%
Average			+56.2%

Muscat vs. Astana - Cost of restaurants

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pay 22.4% less for groceries

	Muscat	Astana
Bread 1 loaf	$1.21 OMR0.460	$0.63 KZT283.87	-48.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.66 OMR1.400	$6.10 KZT2,762.66	+66.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.79 OMR3.360	$4.93 KZT2,232.43	-44.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.98 OMR1.140	$2.23 KZT1,009.64	-25.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.17 OMR1.210	$2.69 KZT1,219.52	-15.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.63 OMR0.620	$0.82 KZT369.90	-50.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.90 OMR0.340	$1.06 KZT482.49	+18.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.08 OMR0.410	$1.03 KZT468.85	-4.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.58 OMR0.220	$1.01 KZT456.93	+72.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.54 OMR0.210	$0.31 KZT141.42	-42.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.57 OMR0.220	$0.20 KZT91.97	-64.5%
Average			-22.4%

Muscat vs. Astana - Cost of groceries

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pay 36.0% less for transportation

	Muscat	Astana
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.35 OMR0.900	$2.53 KZT1,145.06	+7.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$78.03 OMR29.840	$16.78 KZT7,603.65	-78.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$25,485.84 OMR9,746.120	$24,607.50 KZT11M	-3.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$24.06 OMR9.200	$11.19 KZT5,069.10	-53.5%
Average			-36.0%

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pay 28.5% less for housing

	Muscat	Astana
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$70.55 OMR26.980	$17.96 KZT8,139.19	-74.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$680.91 OMR260.390	$575.82 KZT261K	-15.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$453.13 OMR173.280	$394.61 KZT179K	-12.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$136.85 OMR52.330	$52.26 KZT23,684.23	-61.8%
Average			-28.5%

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pay 21.0% more for childcare

	Muscat	Astana
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$287.32 OMR109.880	$374.89 KZT170K	+30.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,536.61 OMR4,029.340	$11,828.93 KZT5M	+12.3%
Average			+21.0%

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pay 56.5% less for entertainment and sports

	Muscat	Astana
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$13.00 OMR4.970	$1.34 KZT608.29	-89.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.07 OMR1.940	$2.59 KZT1,174.34	-48.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.50 OMR2.480	$2.24 KZT1,013.82	-65.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$62.02 OMR23.720	$57.61 KZT26,110.84	-7.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$10.40 OMR3.980	$6.49 KZT2,940.08	-37.6%
Average			-56.5%

Muscat vs. Astana - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 26.1% more for clothing

	Muscat	Astana
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$56.51 OMR21.610	$66.09 KZT29,953.79	+17.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$43.24 OMR16.540	$46.98 KZT21,290.23	+8.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$89.59 OMR34.260	$120.13 KZT54,442.17	+34.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$87.56 OMR33.480	$129.87 KZT58,857.92	+48.3%
Average			+26.1%

Muscat vs. Astana - Cost of clothing

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