Cost of living comparison

Oman

compared to

Liberia

Liberia vs. Oman Cost of Living Summary

Liberia is 18.8% cheaper than Oman overall.

Restaurants: pay 52.9% more in Liberia
Groceries: pay 88.6% more in Liberia
Transportation: pay 2.9% less in Liberia
Housing: pay 51.1% less in Liberia
Childcare: pay 76.7% less in Liberia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 37.7% less in Liberia
Clothing: pay 15.6% less in Liberia

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

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Liberia vs. Oman Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 52.9% more for restaurants

	Oman	Liberia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.18 OMR2.360	$7.50 LRD1,280.63	+21.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.43 OMR3.610	$11.00 LRD1,878.26	+16.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.87 OMR0.330	$2.00 LRD341.50	+131.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.27 OMR0.100	$2.00 LRD341.50	+635.3%
Average			+52.9%

Oman vs. Liberia - Cost of restaurants

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pay 88.6% more for groceries

	Oman	Liberia
Bread 1 loaf	$1.21 OMR0.460	$1.79 LRD305.86	+47.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.82 OMR1.840	$3.86 LRD658.77	-19.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.05 OMR3.460	$8.01 LRD1,367.97	-11.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.07 OMR1.180	$3.60 LRD614.70	+17.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.24 OMR1.240	$5.38 LRD917.79	+65.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.45 OMR0.550	$0.74 LRD126.76	-48.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.97 OMR0.370	$3.83 LRD654.55	+295.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.23 OMR0.470	$4.67 LRD796.84	+278.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 OMR0.300	$5.00 LRD853.76	+538.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.65 OMR0.250	$1.00 LRD170.75	+53.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.69 OMR0.260	$4.83 LRD825.30	+601.8%
Average			+88.6%

Oman vs. Liberia - Cost of groceries

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pay 2.9% less for transportation

	Oman	Liberia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.34 OMR0.890	$4.69 LRD801.39	+100.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$55.92 OMR21.380	$20.00 LRD3,415.02	-64.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,976.63 OMR8,404.150	$20,000.00 LRD3M	-9.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.03 OMR5.750	$16.91 LRD2,887.90	+12.5%
Average			-2.9%

Oman vs. Liberia - Cost of transportation

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pay 51.1% less for housing

	Oman	Liberia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$78.05 OMR29.850	$180.00 LRD30,735.22	+130.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$485.58 OMR185.690	$250.00 LRD42,687.81	-48.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$358.74 OMR137.190	$95.00 LRD16,221.37	-73.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$88.60 OMR33.880	$115.47 LRD19,716.75	+30.3%
Average			-51.1%

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pay 76.7% less for childcare

	Oman	Liberia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$270.15 OMR103.310	$100.00 LRD17,075.12	-63.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,828.04 OMR2,611.130	$1,000.00 LRD171K	-85.4%
Average			-76.7%

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pay 37.7% less for entertainment and sports

	Oman	Liberia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$11.38 OMR4.350	$4.00 LRD683.00	-64.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.34 OMR2.040	$3.00 LRD512.25	-43.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.18 OMR2.360	$5.00 LRD853.76	-19.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.14 OMR21.850	$62.50 LRD10,671.95	+9.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$9.10 OMR3.480	$5.00 LRD853.76	-45.1%
Average			-37.7%

Oman vs. Liberia - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 15.6% less for clothing

	Oman	Liberia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$45.42 OMR17.370	$25.00 LRD4,268.78	-45.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.55 OMR15.130	$32.50 LRD5,549.42	-17.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.67 OMR28.940	$55.00 LRD9,391.32	-27.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$59.96 OMR22.930	$92.50 LRD15,794.49	+54.3%
Average			-15.6%

Oman vs. Liberia - Cost of clothing

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