Cost of living comparison

Oman

compared to

United States

United States vs. Oman Cost of Living Summary

United States is 2.1 times more expensive than Oman overall.

Restaurants: pay 2.5 times more in United States
Groceries: pay 52.7% more in United States
Transportation: pay 46.7% more in United States
Housing: pay 3.1 times more in United States
Childcare: pay 4.4 times more in United States
Clothing: pay 29.3% more in United States

The cost of childcare, housing, restaurants, groceries, transportation, and clothing in United States are more expensive than in Oman. Notably, childcare, housing, and restaurants are significantly more expensive in United States.

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United States vs. Oman Cost Breakdown

If you lived in United States instead of Oman, you would:

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pay 2.5 times more for restaurants

	Oman	United States
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.18 OMR2.370	$19.86	+221.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.43 OMR3.620	$11.42	+21.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.87 OMR0.330	$2.67	+207.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.27 OMR0.100	$2.05	+654.0%
Average			+147.7%

Oman vs. United States - Cost of restaurants

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pay 52.7% more for groceries

	Oman	United States
Bread 1 loaf	$1.21 OMR0.470	$3.63	+199.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.82 OMR1.850	$6.52	+35.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.05 OMR3.480	$3.98	-56.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.07 OMR1.180	$4.30	+39.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.24 OMR1.250	$5.46	+68.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.45 OMR0.560	$2.34	+61.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.97 OMR0.370	$0.80	-18.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.23 OMR0.470	$2.02	+63.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 OMR0.300	$2.19	+179.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.65 OMR0.250	$1.34	+105.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.69 OMR0.260	$1.39	+101.4%
Average			+52.7%

Oman vs. United States - Cost of groceries

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pay 46.7% more for transportation

	Oman	United States
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.34 OMR0.900	$4.01	+71.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$55.92 OMR21.500	$66.70	+19.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,976.63 OMR8,449.380	$34,164.82	+55.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.03 OMR5.780	$18.02	+19.9%
Average			+46.7%

Oman vs. United States - Cost of transportation

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pay 3.1 times more for housing

	Oman	United States
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$78.05 OMR30.010	$70.22	-10.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$485.58 OMR186.690	$1,681.01	+246.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$358.74 OMR137.920	$1,404.28	+291.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$88.60 OMR34.060	$157.64	+77.9%
Average			+207.6%

Oman vs. United States - Cost of housing

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pay 4.4 times more for childcare

	Oman	United States
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$270.15 OMR103.860	$1,450.99	+437.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,828.04 OMR2,625.180	$24,361.50	+256.8%
Average			+337.8%

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pay about the same for entertainment and sports

	Oman	United States
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$11.38 OMR4.370	$6.00	-47.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.34 OMR2.050	$5.31	-0.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.18 OMR2.370	$10.42	+68.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.14 OMR21.970	$50.68	-11.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$9.10 OMR3.500	$13.95	+53.2%

Oman vs. United States - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 29.3% more for clothing

	Oman	United States
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$45.42 OMR17.460	$53.15	+17.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.55 OMR15.210	$41.88	+5.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.67 OMR29.090	$89.76	+18.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$59.96 OMR23.050	$114.01	+90.1%
Average			+29.3%

Oman vs. United States - Cost of clothing

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