Cost of living comparison

Oman

compared to

Niger

Niamey vs. Muscat Cost of Living Summary

Niamey is 1.2% cheaper than Muscat.

Restaurants: pay 39.0% more in Niamey
Groceries: pay 14.3% less in Niamey
Transportation: pay 15.0% less in Niamey
Housing: pay 19.7% more in Niamey
Childcare: pay 20.2% more in Niamey
Entertainment and Sports: pay 54.5% less in Niamey
Clothing: pay 1.5% more in Niamey

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

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Niamey vs. Muscat Cost Breakdown

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pay 39.0% more for restaurants

	Muscat	Niamey
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.20 OMR1.990	$6.40 F CFA3,737	+23.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.80 OMR2.980	$9.39 F CFA5,481	+20.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.88 OMR0.340	$1.43 F CFA835	+62.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.28 OMR0.110	$0.96 F CFA561	+240.8%
Average			+39.0%

Muscat vs. Niamey - Cost of restaurants

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pay 14.3% less for groceries

	Muscat	Niamey
Bread 1 loaf	$1.21 OMR0.460	$0.54 F CFA316	-55.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.66 OMR1.400	??
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.79 OMR3.360	$9.05 F CFA5,282	+2.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.98 OMR1.140	$2.16 F CFA1,262	-27.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.17 OMR1.210	$2.71 F CFA1,582	-14.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.63 OMR0.620	$1.55 F CFA904	-5.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.90 OMR0.340	$0.72 F CFA422	-19.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.08 OMR0.410	$1.29 F CFA753	+19.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.58 OMR0.220	$0.75 F CFA437	+28.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.54 OMR0.210	$0.65 F CFA377	+19.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.57 OMR0.220	$0.31 F CFA181	-45.9%
Average			-14.3%

Muscat vs. Niamey - Cost of groceries

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pay 15.0% less for transportation

	Muscat	Niamey
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.35 OMR0.900	$3.58 F CFA2,087	+52.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$78.03 OMR29.840	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$25,485.84 OMR9,746.120	$20,484.30 F CFA12M	-19.6%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$24.06 OMR9.200	$3.16 F CFA1,844	-86.9%
Average			-15.0%

Muscat vs. Niamey - Cost of transportation

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pay 19.7% more for housing

	Muscat	Niamey
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$70.55 OMR26.980	$85.35 F CFA49,830	+21.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$680.91 OMR260.390	$938.86 F CFA548K	+37.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$453.13 OMR173.280	$512.11 F CFA299K	+13.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$136.85 OMR52.330	$130.54 F CFA76,211	-4.6%
Average			+19.7%

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pay 20.2% more for childcare

	Muscat	Niamey
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$287.32 OMR109.880	$1,024.21 F CFA598K	+256.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,536.61 OMR4,029.340	$4,267.56 F CFA2M	-59.5%
Average			+20.2%

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pay 54.5% less for entertainment and sports

	Muscat	Niamey
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$13.00 OMR4.970	$1.28 F CFA747	-90.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.07 OMR1.940	$3.13 F CFA1,827	-38.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.50 OMR2.480	$2.56 F CFA1,495	-60.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$62.02 OMR23.720	$73.97 F CFA43,186	+19.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$10.40 OMR3.980	$5.12 F CFA2,990	-50.8%
Average			-54.5%

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pay 1.5% more for clothing

	Muscat	Niamey
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$56.51 OMR21.610	$68.28 F CFA39,864	+20.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$43.24 OMR16.540	$85.35 F CFA49,830	+97.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$89.59 OMR34.260	$51.21 F CFA29,898	-42.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$87.56 OMR33.480	$68.28 F CFA39,864	-22.0%
Average			+1.5%

Muscat vs. Niamey - Cost of clothing

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