Cost of living in Bojnord is 42% lower than in Muscat (without rent).
Rent in Bojnord is 76% cheaper than in Muscat.
Cost of living including rent in Bojnord is 59% lower than in Muscat.
Food in Bojnord is 45% cheaper than in Muscat.
Transport in Bojnord is 85% cheaper than in Muscat.
| Bojnord | Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bojnord | Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.98 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.9 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.02 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.5 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.2 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 0.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.27 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.1 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.98 $ | 8.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 7.01 $ | 3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.69 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.69 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.18 $ | 6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.25 $ | 62.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.21 $ | 10.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 96.2 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.75 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.17 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.05 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.41 $ | 3.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
8.75 $ | 65.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13.3 $ | 100 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.7 $ | 71.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 89.6 $ | 380 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 151 $ | 801 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 179 $ | 550 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 297 $ | 1,200 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 800 $ | 1,760 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 404 $ | 1,270 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 200 $ | 1,727 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.98 % | 4.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.1 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.99 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 26.3 $ | 8.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.8 $ | 77.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.4 $ | 43.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 152 $ | 190 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 611 $ | 8,649 $ |