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French Polynesia vs. Sohar Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 2.8 times more expensive than Sohar.
- Restaurants
- pay 4.6 times more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
- pay 2.1 times more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
- pay 5.5 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
- pay 2.4 times more in French Polynesia
- Childcare
- pay 60.4% more in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 11.1% more in French Polynesia
- Clothing
- pay 2.0 times more in French Polynesia
French Polynesia vs. Sohar Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Sohar, you would:
pay 4.6 times more for restaurants
Sohar | French Polynesia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $6.50 OMR2.500 | $17.45 CFPF1,829 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $9.10 OMR3.500 | $13.03 CFPF1,365 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $0.67 OMR0.260 | $2.80 CFPF293 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.26 OMR0.100 | $2.65 CFPF277 | |
Sohar vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.1 times more for groceries
Sohar | French Polynesia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.08 OMR0.420 | $0.78 CFPF82 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.76 OMR2.600 | $13.05 CFPF1,367 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $8.53 OMR3.280 | $6.30 CFPF660 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $2.76 OMR1.060 | $8.38 CFPF878 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.13 OMR1.590 | $7.66 CFPF802 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.49 OMR0.570 | $2.37 CFPF248 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.97 OMR0.370 | $1.22 CFPF128 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.14 OMR0.440 | $2.66 CFPF279 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.55 OMR0.210 | $3.60 CFPF377 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.81 OMR0.310 | $1.37 CFPF143 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.83 OMR0.320 | $1.22 CFPF128 | |
Sohar vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 5.5 times more for transportation
Sohar | French Polynesia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $2.36 OMR0.910 | $5.87 CFPF615 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $52.02 OMR20.010 | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $18,205.65 OMR7,002.970 | $19,575.51 CFPF2M | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $15.73 OMR6.050 | $205.54 CFPF21,535 | |
Sohar vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 2.4 times more for housing
Sohar | French Polynesia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $86.87 OMR33.410 | $107.34 CFPF11,246 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $390.12 OMR150.060 | $1,382.49 CFPF145K | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $299.09 OMR115.050 | $1,076.62 CFPF113K | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $78.31 OMR30.120 | $100.79 CFPF10,560 | |
Sohar vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 60.4% more for childcare
Sohar | French Polynesia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $269.83 OMR103.790 | $489.39 CFPF51,275 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $7,022.18 OMR2,701.140 | $9,787.76 CFPF1M | |
Sohar vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 11.1% more for entertainment and sports
Sohar | French Polynesia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $13.00 OMR5.000 | $4.53 CFPF474 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $6.81 OMR2.620 | $4.37 CFPF458 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $5.98 OMR2.300 | $12.14 CFPF1,272 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $52.02 OMR20.010 | $70.94 CFPF7,432 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $11.70 OMR4.500 | $13.70 CFPF1,436 | |
Sohar vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 2.0 times more for clothing
Sohar | French Polynesia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $51.15 OMR19.680 | $105.95 CFPF11,101 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $44.21 OMR17.010 | $84.22 CFPF8,824 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $78.89 OMR30.350 | $128.36 CFPF13,449 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $46.81 OMR18.010 | $116.57 CFPF12,213 | |
Sohar vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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