Cost of living comparison

Oman

compared to

Swaziland

Swaziland vs. Oman Cost of Living Summary

Swaziland is 25.4% cheaper than Oman overall.

Restaurants: pay 17.7% more in Swaziland
Groceries: pay 32.7% less in Swaziland
Transportation: pay 2.1 times more in Swaziland
Housing: pay 48.3% less in Swaziland
Childcare: pay 7.6% less in Swaziland
Entertainment and Sports: pay 64.3% less in Swaziland
Clothing: pay 29.9% less in Swaziland

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

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Swaziland vs. Oman Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 17.7% more for restaurants

	Oman	Swaziland
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.18 OMR2.360	$10.22 SZL168.18	+65.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.43 OMR3.610	$5.91 SZL97.20	-37.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.87 OMR0.330	$1.10 SZL18.05	+26.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.27 OMR0.100	$0.59 SZL9.64	+115.4%
Average			+17.7%

Oman vs. Swaziland - Cost of restaurants

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pay 32.7% less for groceries

	Oman	Swaziland
Bread 1 loaf	$1.21 OMR0.460	$0.83 SZL13.64	-31.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.82 OMR1.840	$5.41 SZL88.99	+12.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.05 OMR3.460	$5.91 SZL97.32	-34.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.07 OMR1.180	$1.80 SZL29.66	-41.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.24 OMR1.240	$2.59 SZL42.61	-20.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.45 OMR0.550	$0.80 SZL13.23	-44.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.97 OMR0.370	$0.29 SZL4.78	-70.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.23 OMR0.470	$0.56 SZL9.19	-54.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 OMR0.300	$0.63 SZL10.32	-20.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.65 OMR0.250	$0.58 SZL9.57	-10.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.69 OMR0.260	$0.70 SZL11.44	+0.9%
Average			-32.7%

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pay 2.1 times more for transportation

	Oman	Swaziland
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.34 OMR0.890	$4.91 SZL80.87	+110.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$55.92 OMR21.380	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,976.63 OMR8,404.150	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.03 OMR5.750	??
Average			+110.1%

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pay 48.3% less for housing

	Oman	Swaziland
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$78.05 OMR29.850	$27.04 SZL444.96	-65.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$485.58 OMR185.690	$271.15 SZL4,462.00	-44.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$358.74 OMR137.190	$176.26 SZL2,900.51	-50.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$88.60 OMR33.880	$49.01 SZL806.56	-44.7%
Average			-48.3%

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pay 7.6% less for childcare

	Oman	Swaziland
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$270.15 OMR103.310	??
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,828.04 OMR2,611.130	$6,309.26 SZL104K	-7.6%
Average			-7.6%

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pay 64.3% less for entertainment and sports

	Oman	Swaziland
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$11.38 OMR4.350	$2.10 SZL34.61	-81.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.34 OMR2.040	$2.55 SZL42.03	-52.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.18 OMR2.360	$2.79 SZL45.98	-54.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.14 OMR21.850	$22.53 SZL370.80	-60.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$9.10 OMR3.480	$3.61 SZL59.33	-60.4%
Average			-64.3%

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pay 29.9% less for clothing

	Oman	Swaziland
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$45.42 OMR17.370	$34.55 SZL568.57	-23.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.55 OMR15.130	$15.02 SZL247.20	-62.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.67 OMR28.940	$70.10 SZL1,153.61	-7.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$59.96 OMR22.930	$54.08 SZL889.93	-9.8%
Average			-29.9%

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