Cost of Living Comparison Between Al Ghubra and Ruwi Cost of Living Comparison Between Al Ghubra and Ruwi

🙂 Solo nomad: Al Ghubra is 16.9% cheaper than Ruwi without rent, and 38.5% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Al Ghubra is 4.1% more expensive than Ruwi without rent, and 44.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Al Ghubra
Ruwi
Difference
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.27 OMR 0.1
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-
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Al Ghubra
Ruwi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.94 OMR 0.75
$1.98 OMR 0.76
-2.02%
White Bread (500g)
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$2.05 OMR 0.79
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.12 OMR 0.81
$1.02 OMR 0.39
107.84%
Eggs
$5.04 OMR 1.94
$1.21 OMR 0.47
316.53%
Local Cheese (1kg)
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$2.05 OMR 0.79
-
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$2.03 OMR 0.78
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$5.04 OMR 1.94
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Apples (1kg)
$2.12 OMR 0.82
$1.02 OMR 0.39
107.84%
Banana (1kg)
$1.78 OMR 0.68
$1.03 OMR 0.39
72.82%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.77 OMR 0.68
$0.97 OMR 0.37
82.47%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.27 OMR 0.49
$0.98 OMR 0.38
29.59%
Potato (1kg)
$0.66 OMR 0.25
$0.98 OMR 0.38
-32.65%
Onion (1kg)
$0.68 OMR 0.26
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Lettuce (1 head)
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$0.97 OMR 0.37
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.49 OMR 0.19
$0.97 OMR 0.37
-49.48%
Wine (Bottle)
-
$26.21 OMR 10.09
-
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Al Ghubra
Ruwi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$111 OMR 42.7
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
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$25.83 OMR 9.95
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$83.6 OMR 32.19
$78.3 OMR 30.13
6.82%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Al Ghubra
Ruwi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$43.59 OMR 16.78
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-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$36.33 OMR 13.99
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Cinema Ticket
$9.14 OMR 3.52
$8.93 OMR 3.44
2.35%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Al Ghubra
Ruwi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$184 OMR 70.8
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-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$10.5K OMR 4,029
$12.8K OMR 4,935
-18.36%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Al Ghubra
Ruwi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$397 OMR 153
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$264 OMR 102
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$924 OMR 356
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$569 OMR 219
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Al Ghubra
Ruwi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,730 OMR 1,051
$2,648 OMR 1,020
3.09%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Al Ghubra: October 28, 2025

Last update for Ruwi: October 29, 2025

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