Cost of living in Muscat is 34% higher than in Bali (without rent).
Rent in Muscat is 22% cheaper than in Bali.
Cost of living including rent in Muscat is very similar to Bali.
Food in Muscat is 25% more expensive than in Bali.
Transport in Muscat is 119% more expensive than in Bali.
| Muscat | Bali | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Muscat | Bali | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.16 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.6 $ | 23 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.3 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 11.7 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.15 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.83 $ | 1.27 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.28 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.91 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.5 $ | 9.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.1 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.47 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6 $ | 2.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.31 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62.7 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.2 $ | 4.23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.9 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.7 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.91 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.91 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.56 $ | 1.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.1 $ | 54.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
100 $ | 84.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
71.8 $ | 33.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 380 $ | 572 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 801 $ | 1,937 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 550 $ | 798 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,200 $ | 3,170 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,760 $ | 1,875 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,270 $ | 1,409 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,727 $ | 288 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.99 % | 12.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.5 $ | 90.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.4 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Haircut | 8.01 $ | 3.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.6 $ | 83.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.1 $ | 57.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 190 $ | 263 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,649 $ | 8,739 $ |