Cost of living in Riffa is 6% lower than in Muscat (without rent).
Rent in Riffa is 26% more expensive than in Muscat.
Cost of living including rent in Riffa is 10% higher than in Muscat.
Food in Riffa is 3% cheaper than in Muscat.
Transport in Riffa is 30% cheaper than in Muscat.
| Riffa | Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Riffa | Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.19 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.6 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.99 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.03 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.33 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.53 $ | 0.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.62 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.35 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.86 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 8.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.2 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.63 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.32 $ | 6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.6 $ | 62.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.54 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 47.6 $ | 10.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.8 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.47 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.01 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.83 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.37 $ | 3.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
77.2 $ | 65.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 100 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
39.7 $ | 71.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 493 $ | 380 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,078 $ | 801 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 911 $ | 550 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,411 $ | 1,200 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,439 $ | 1,760 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,535 $ | 1,270 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 663 $ | 1,727 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.36 % | 4.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.5 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.6 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 4.77 $ | 8.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.3 $ | 77.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.5 $ | 43.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 437 $ | 190 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,069 $ | 8,649 $ |