Cost of living in Matsuyama is 39% higher than in Nizwa (without rent).
Rent in Matsuyama is 30% more expensive than in Nizwa.
Cost of living including rent in Matsuyama is 35% higher than in Nizwa.
Food in Matsuyama is 25% more expensive than in Nizwa.
Transport in Matsuyama is 261% more expensive than in Nizwa.
| Matsuyama | Nizwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Matsuyama | Nizwa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.06 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.9 $ | 26 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.22 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.26 $ | 7.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.88 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.01 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.31 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.13 $ | 7.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.01 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.88 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.25 $ | 4.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.79 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.1 $ | 48.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.05 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.6 $ | 10.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.9 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.9 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.46 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.09 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.4 $ | 3.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 79.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
156 $ | 123 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.1 $ | 64.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 291 $ | 186 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 578 $ | 258 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 365 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 891 $ | 392 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,364 $ | 1,641 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,663 $ | 1,171 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,951 $ | 1,293 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.64 % | 4.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.6 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.8 $ | 9.96 $ |
| Haircut | 10.1 $ | 7.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 58.9 $ | 75.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43 $ | 41.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 377 $ | 177 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,764 $ | 8,039 $ |