Cost of living comparison

Oman

compared to

Senegal

Senegal vs. Oman Cost of Living Summary

Senegal is 23.8% more expensive than Oman overall.

Restaurants: pay 13.2% more in Senegal
Groceries: pay 3.7% less in Senegal
Transportation: pay 2.0 times more in Senegal
Housing: pay 40.0% more in Senegal
Childcare: pay 34.6% more in Senegal
Entertainment and Sports: pay 43.7% less in Senegal
Clothing: pay 27.9% more in Senegal

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

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Senegal vs. Oman Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 13.2% more for restaurants

	Oman	Senegal
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.18 OMR2.360	$5.12 F CFA2,990	-17.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.43 OMR3.610	$11.10 F CFA6,478	+17.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.87 OMR0.330	$1.22 F CFA715	+41.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.27 OMR0.100	$0.87 F CFA511	+221.6%
Average			+13.2%

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pay 3.7% less for groceries

	Oman	Senegal
Bread 1 loaf	$1.21 OMR0.460	$0.73 F CFA424	-40.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.82 OMR1.840	$8.68 F CFA5,066	+80.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.05 OMR3.460	$9.67 F CFA5,646	+6.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.07 OMR1.180	$2.47 F CFA1,442	-19.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.24 OMR1.240	$4.08 F CFA2,385	+26.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.45 OMR0.550	$1.45 F CFA849	+0.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.97 OMR0.370	$0.86 F CFA501	-11.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.23 OMR0.470	$1.32 F CFA768	+6.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 OMR0.300	$0.79 F CFA463	+1.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.65 OMR0.250	$0.62 F CFA362	-5.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.69 OMR0.260	$0.43 F CFA249	-38.2%
Average			-3.7%

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pay 2.0 times more for transportation

	Oman	Senegal
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.34 OMR0.890	$6.27 F CFA3,659	+168.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$55.92 OMR21.380	$76.82 F CFA44,847	+37.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,976.63 OMR8,404.150	$50,357.24 F CFA29M	+129.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.03 OMR5.750	$19.20 F CFA11,212	+27.8%
Average			+100.9%

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pay 40.0% more for housing

	Oman	Senegal
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$78.05 OMR29.850	$46.36 F CFA27,068	-40.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$485.58 OMR185.690	$810.84 F CFA473K	+67.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$358.74 OMR137.190	$431.19 F CFA252K	+20.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$88.60 OMR33.880	$155.27 F CFA90,649	+75.3%
Average			+40.0%

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pay 34.6% more for childcare

	Oman	Senegal
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$270.15 OMR103.310	$321.49 F CFA188K	+19.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,828.04 OMR2,611.130	$10,398.32 F CFA6M	+52.3%
Average			+34.6%

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pay 43.7% less for entertainment and sports

	Oman	Senegal
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$11.38 OMR4.350	$2.56 F CFA1,495	-77.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.34 OMR2.040	$3.37 F CFA1,968	-36.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.18 OMR2.360	$2.13 F CFA1,246	-65.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.14 OMR21.850	$44.81 F CFA26,161	-21.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$9.10 OMR3.480	$8.54 F CFA4,983	-6.2%
Average			-43.7%

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pay 27.9% more for clothing

	Oman	Senegal
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$45.42 OMR17.370	$58.04 F CFA33,885	+27.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.55 OMR15.130	$45.52 F CFA26,576	+15.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.67 OMR28.940	$85.35 F CFA49,830	+12.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$59.96 OMR22.930	$96.73 F CFA56,474	+61.3%
Average			+27.9%

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