Cost of living comparison

Oman

compared to

Russia

Russia vs. Oman Cost of Living Summary

Russia is 10.9% cheaper than Oman overall.

Restaurants: pay 25.1% more in Russia
Groceries: pay 31.2% less in Russia
Transportation: pay 9.6% less in Russia
Housing: pay 11.6% less in Russia
Childcare: pay 47.5% more in Russia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 52.9% less in Russia
Clothing: pay 67.9% more in Russia

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

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Russia vs. Oman Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 25.1% more for restaurants

	Oman	Russia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.18 OMR2.360	$10.83 RUB894.72	+75.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.43 OMR3.610	$6.39 RUB528.16	-32.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.87 OMR0.330	$1.16 RUB95.62	+33.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.27 OMR0.100	$0.60 RUB49.27	+119.2%
Average			+25.1%

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pay 31.2% less for groceries

	Oman	Russia
Bread 1 loaf	$1.21 OMR0.460	$0.77 RUB63.38	-36.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.82 OMR1.840	$5.51 RUB455.14	+14.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.05 OMR3.460	$4.39 RUB362.53	-51.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.07 OMR1.180	$1.57 RUB129.78	-48.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.24 OMR1.240	$2.44 RUB201.91	-24.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.45 OMR0.550	$0.84 RUB69.40	-41.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.97 OMR0.370	$0.80 RUB66.30	-17.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.23 OMR0.470	$0.81 RUB67.22	-34.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 OMR0.300	$1.33 RUB109.55	+69.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.65 OMR0.250	$0.35 RUB29.18	-45.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.69 OMR0.260	$0.28 RUB23.52	-58.7%
Average			-31.2%

Oman vs. Russia - Cost of groceries

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pay 9.6% less for transportation

	Oman	Russia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.34 OMR0.890	$3.08 RUB254.77	+31.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$55.92 OMR21.380	$24.17 RUB1,997.57	-56.8%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,976.63 OMR8,404.150	$32,081.81 RUB3M	+46.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.03 OMR5.750	$5.45 RUB450.28	-63.7%
Average			-9.6%

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pay 11.6% less for housing

	Oman	Russia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$78.05 OMR29.850	$8.47 RUB700.03	-89.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$485.58 OMR185.690	$496.53 RUB41,028.91	+2.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$358.74 OMR137.190	$335.29 RUB27,705.54	-6.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$88.60 OMR33.880	$92.30 RUB7,626.55	+4.2%
Average			-11.6%

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pay 47.5% more for childcare

	Oman	Russia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$270.15 OMR103.310	$402.75 RUB33,279.52	+49.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,828.04 OMR2,611.130	$9,958.40 RUB823K	+45.8%
Average			+47.5%

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pay 52.9% less for entertainment and sports

	Oman	Russia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$11.38 OMR4.350	$2.06 RUB170.10	-81.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.34 OMR2.040	$2.73 RUB225.71	-48.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.18 OMR2.360	$2.85 RUB235.62	-53.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.14 OMR21.850	$37.43 RUB3,092.83	-34.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$9.10 OMR3.480	$6.26 RUB517.18	-31.2%
Average			-52.9%

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pay 67.9% more for clothing

	Oman	Russia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$45.42 OMR17.370	$83.60 RUB6,907.85	+84.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.55 OMR15.130	$55.20 RUB4,561.14	+39.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.67 OMR28.940	$125.97 RUB10,408.90	+66.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$59.96 OMR22.930	$111.42 RUB9,206.92	+85.8%
Average			+67.9%

Oman vs. Russia - Cost of clothing

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