Cost of Living Comparison Between Muscat and Al-masna'ah Cost of Living Comparison Between Muscat and Al-masna'ah

😐 Solo nomad: Muscat is 25.7% more expensive than Al-masna'ah without rent, and 56.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Muscat is 6.6% more expensive than Al-masna'ah without rent, and 57.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Muscat
Al-masna'ah
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.12 OMR 1.97
$5.29 OMR 2.04
-3.21%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.52 OMR 10.21
$25.78 OMR 9.92
2.87%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.03 OMR 3.09
$7.72 OMR 2.97
4.02%
Cappuccino
$4.91 OMR 1.89
$4.97 OMR 1.92
-1.21%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.02 OMR 0.39
$1 OMR 0.39
2.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.34 OMR 0.13
$0.34 OMR 0.13
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$12.34 OMR 4.75
$12.53 OMR 4.82
-1.52%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$11.9 OMR 4.58
$11.66 OMR 4.49
2.06%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Muscat
Al-masna'ah
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.92 OMR 0.74
$1.92 OMR 0.74
-
White Bread (500g)
$1.18 OMR 0.45
$1.2 OMR 0.46
-1.67%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.71 OMR 0.66
$1.68 OMR 0.65
1.79%
Eggs
$2.44 OMR 0.94
$2.44 OMR 0.94
-
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.73 OMR 1.44
$3.82 OMR 1.47
-2.36%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.06 OMR 1.95
$5.14 OMR 1.98
-1.56%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.49 OMR 3.27
$8.5 OMR 3.27
-0.12%
Apples (1kg)
$2.57 OMR 0.99
$2.62 OMR 1.01
-1.91%
Banana (1kg)
$1.71 OMR 0.66
$1.69 OMR 0.65
1.18%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.8 OMR 0.69
$1.86 OMR 0.72
-3.23%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.14 OMR 0.44
$1.16 OMR 0.45
-1.72%
Potato (1kg)
$0.94 OMR 0.36
$1 OMR 0.38
-6.00%
Onion (1kg)
$1.03 OMR 0.4
$1.02 OMR 0.39
0.98%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 OMR 0.4
$1.04 OMR 0.4
0.96%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 OMR 0.22
$0.53 OMR 0.2
5.66%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.29 OMR 2.42
$6.28 OMR 2.42
0.16%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.09 OMR 5.81
$25.6 OMR 9.85
-41.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.31 OMR 1.66
$4.22 OMR 1.62
2.13%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.02 OMR 3.09
$7.87 OMR 3.03
1.91%
🚌 Getting Around
Muscat
Al-masna'ah
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.32 OMR 0.51
-
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$61.5 OMR 23.69
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.04 OMR 1.17
$3.19 OMR 1.23
-4.70%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.8 OMR 0.31
$0.77 OMR 0.29
3.90%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.57 OMR 4.07
$10.43 OMR 4.02
1.34%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.6 OMR 0.23
$0.64 OMR 0.24
-6.25%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.2K OMR 8,943
$22.9K OMR 8,835
1.22%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.4K OMR 8,235
$22K OMR 8,489
-2.98%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Muscat
Al-masna'ah
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$109 OMR 41.95
$107 OMR 41.06
2.18%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$41.56 OMR 16
$40.36 OMR 15.54
2.97%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$68.6 OMR 26.39
$69.5 OMR 26.76
-1.37%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Muscat
Al-masna'ah
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$48.63 OMR 18.72
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.35 OMR 8.99
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$10.2 OMR 3.93
$10.36 OMR 3.99
-1.54%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Muscat
Al-masna'ah
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$196 OMR 75.6
$192 OMR 74
2.17%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,721 OMR 3,743
$9,925 OMR 3,821
-2.06%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Muscat
Al-masna'ah
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$49.93 OMR 19.22
$49.86 OMR 19.19
0.14%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$40.07 OMR 15.43
$39.35 OMR 15.15
1.83%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78 OMR 30.04
$79.9 OMR 30.76
-2.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$87.4 OMR 33.65
$88.4 OMR 34.03
-1.12%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Muscat
Al-masna'ah
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$625 OMR 241
-
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$415 OMR 160
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,208 OMR 465
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$728 OMR 280
-
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,489 OMR 573
-
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,348 OMR 519
-
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Muscat
Al-masna'ah
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,715 OMR 660
$3,978 OMR 1,532
-56.89%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.15
5.15
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Last update for Muscat: October 28, 2025

Last update for Al-masna'ah: October 28, 2025

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