Cost of living comparison

Oman

compared to

Gambia

Gambia vs. Oman Cost of Living Summary

Gambia is 62.5% cheaper than Oman overall.

Restaurants: pay 34.9% more in Gambia
Groceries: pay 40.4% less in Gambia
Transportation: pay 66.5% less in Gambia
Housing: pay 76.4% less in Gambia
Childcare: pay 97.8% less in Gambia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 55.7% less in Gambia
Clothing: pay 27.4% more in Gambia

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

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Gambia vs. Oman Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 34.9% more for restaurants

	Oman	Gambia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.18 OMR2.360	$7.31 GMD536.99	+18.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.43 OMR3.610	$7.86 GMD577.36	-16.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.87 OMR0.330	$2.64 GMD193.83	+204.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.27 OMR0.100	$1.58 GMD116.16	+481.0%
Average			+34.9%

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pay 40.4% less for groceries

	Oman	Gambia
Bread 1 loaf	$1.21 OMR0.460	$0.63 GMD46.35	-47.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.82 OMR1.840	$3.04 GMD223.48	-36.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.05 OMR3.460	$5.12 GMD375.98	-43.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.07 OMR1.180	$1.93 GMD141.54	-37.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.24 OMR1.240	$1.23 GMD90.11	-62.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.45 OMR0.550	$0.92 GMD67.58	-36.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.97 OMR0.370	$0.56 GMD41.30	-42.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.23 OMR0.470	$0.82 GMD60.07	-33.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 OMR0.300	$0.61 GMD45.05	-21.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.65 OMR0.250	$0.41 GMD30.04	-37.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.69 OMR0.260	$0.44 GMD32.29	-36.2%
Average			-40.4%

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pay 66.5% less for transportation

	Oman	Gambia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.34 OMR0.890	$4.00 GMD294.08	+71.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$55.92 OMR21.380	$6.55 GMD481.43	-88.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,976.63 OMR8,404.150	$2,635.13 GMD194K	-88.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.03 OMR5.750	??
Average			-66.5%

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pay 76.4% less for housing

	Oman	Gambia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$78.05 OMR29.850	$45.05 GMD3,310.81	-42.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$485.58 OMR185.690	$102.56 GMD7,538.16	-78.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$358.74 OMR137.190	$81.08 GMD5,959.46	-77.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$88.60 OMR33.880	$23.25 GMD1,708.96	-73.8%
Average			-76.4%

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pay 97.8% less for childcare

	Oman	Gambia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$270.15 OMR103.310	$6.76 GMD496.62	-97.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,828.04 OMR2,611.130	$135.14 GMD9,932.43	-98.0%
Average			-97.8%

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pay 55.7% less for entertainment and sports

	Oman	Gambia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$11.38 OMR4.350	$5.61 GMD412.40	-50.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.34 OMR2.040	$3.69 GMD271.01	-31.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.18 OMR2.360	$1.69 GMD124.16	-72.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.14 OMR21.850	$23.65 GMD1,738.18	-58.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$9.10 OMR3.480	$3.38 GMD248.31	-62.9%
Average			-55.7%

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pay 27.4% more for clothing

	Oman	Gambia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$45.42 OMR17.370	$56.00 GMD4,116.00	+23.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.55 OMR15.130	$44.34 GMD3,258.99	+12.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.67 OMR28.940	$99.43 GMD7,308.11	+31.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$59.96 OMR22.930	$86.99 GMD6,393.77	+45.1%
Average			+27.4%

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