Cost of living in Muscat is 59% higher than in Lankaran (without rent).
Rent in Muscat is 106% more expensive than in Lankaran.
Cost of living including rent in Muscat is 80% higher than in Lankaran.
Food in Muscat is 43% more expensive than in Lankaran.
Transport in Muscat is 545% more expensive than in Lankaran.
| Muscat | Lankaran | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Muscat | Lankaran | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.16 $ | 9.35 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.6 $ | 35.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.3 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 11.7 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.15 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.83 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.28 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.91 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.5 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.1 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.47 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6 $ | 2.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.31 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62.7 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.2 $ | 5.85 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.9 $ | 26.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.7 $ | 6.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.91 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.91 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.56 $ | 1.34 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.1 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
100 $ | 38.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
71.8 $ | 14.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 380 $ | 199 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 801 $ | 320 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 550 $ | 342 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,200 $ | 748 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,760 $ | 1,834 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,270 $ | 915 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,727 $ | 295 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.99 % | 9.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.5 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.4 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Haircut | 8.01 $ | 8.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.6 $ | 121 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.1 $ | 57.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 190 $ | 148 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,649 $ | 6,316 $ |