Cost of living in Tainan is 4% higher than in Muscat (without rent).
Rent in Tainan is 52% cheaper than in Muscat.
Cost of living including rent in Tainan is 24% lower than in Muscat.
Food in Tainan is 13% more expensive than in Muscat.
Transport in Tainan is 33% cheaper than in Muscat.
| Tainan | Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tainan | Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.68 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.7 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.12 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.06 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 0.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.87 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.78 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.3 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.48 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.2 $ | 8.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.01 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.61 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.74 $ | 6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.57 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.4 $ | 62.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.94 $ | 10.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 51.3 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.3 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.23 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.22 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.21 $ | 3.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.3 $ | 65.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
77.4 $ | 100 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.1 $ | 71.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 168 $ | 380 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 693 $ | 801 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 271 $ | 550 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 632 $ | 1,200 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,874 $ | 1,760 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,280 $ | 1,270 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,275 $ | 1,727 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.51 % | 4.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.8 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 9.65 $ | 8.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.2 $ | 77.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.1 $ | 43.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 628 $ | 190 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,526 $ | 8,649 $ |