Cost of living comparison

Oman

compared to

Brunei

Brunei vs. Oman Cost of Living Summary

Brunei is 2.3% cheaper than Oman overall.

Restaurants: pay 6.0% less in Brunei
Groceries: pay 20.3% more in Brunei
Transportation: pay 63.3% less in Brunei
Housing: pay 28.8% more in Brunei
Childcare: pay 5.8% more in Brunei
Entertainment and Sports: pay 33.4% less in Brunei
Clothing: pay 70.5% more in Brunei

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

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Brunei vs. Oman Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Brunei instead of Oman, you would:

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pay 6.0% less for restaurants

	Oman	Brunei
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.18 OMR2.360	$5.86 BND7.51	-5.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.43 OMR3.610	$6.92 BND8.86	-26.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.87 OMR0.330	$0.92 BND1.18	+6.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.27 OMR0.100	$0.52 BND0.66	+89.6%
Average			-6.0%

Oman vs. Brunei - Cost of restaurants

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pay 20.3% more for groceries

	Oman	Brunei
Bread 1 loaf	$1.21 OMR0.460	$2.10 BND2.68	+73.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.82 OMR1.840	$7.08 BND9.06	+46.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.05 OMR3.460	$7.05 BND9.03	-22.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.07 OMR1.180	$2.35 BND3.01	-23.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.24 OMR1.240	$3.23 BND4.13	-0.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.45 OMR0.550	$1.79 BND2.29	+23.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.97 OMR0.370	$0.99 BND1.27	+2.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.23 OMR0.470	$1.78 BND2.28	+44.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 OMR0.300	$1.15 BND1.48	+47.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.65 OMR0.250	$0.77 BND0.99	+18.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.69 OMR0.260	$1.11 BND1.42	+60.8%
Average			+20.3%

Oman vs. Brunei - Cost of groceries

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pay 63.3% less for transportation

	Oman	Brunei
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.34 OMR0.890	$1.47 BND1.89	-37.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$55.92 OMR21.380	$0.78 BND1.00	-98.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,976.63 OMR8,404.150	$37,115.17 BND47,549.96	+68.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.03 OMR5.750	$30.47 BND39.04	+102.7%
Average			-63.3%

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pay 28.8% more for housing

	Oman	Brunei
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$78.05 OMR29.850	$65.11 BND83.42	-16.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$485.58 OMR185.690	$731.42 BND937.05	+50.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$358.74 OMR137.190	$627.34 BND803.71	+74.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$88.60 OMR33.880	$38.39 BND49.18	-56.7%
Average			+28.8%

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pay 5.8% more for childcare

	Oman	Brunei
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$270.15 OMR103.310	$216.82 BND277.78	-19.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,828.04 OMR2,611.130	$9,524.22 BND12,201.92	+39.5%
Average			+5.8%

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pay 33.4% less for entertainment and sports

	Oman	Brunei
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$11.38 OMR4.350	$1.95 BND2.50	-82.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.34 OMR2.040	$4.22 BND5.40	-21.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.18 OMR2.360	$11.72 BND15.01	+89.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.14 OMR21.850	$71.62 BND91.75	+25.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$9.10 OMR3.480	$5.47 BND7.01	-39.9%
Average			-33.4%

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pay 70.5% more for clothing

	Oman	Brunei
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$45.42 OMR17.370	$76.18 BND97.60	+67.7%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.55 OMR15.130	$97.53 BND124.95	+146.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.67 OMR28.940	$128.15 BND164.18	+69.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$59.96 OMR22.930	$72.27 BND92.59	+20.5%
Average			+70.5%

Oman vs. Brunei - Cost of clothing

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