Cost of Living Comparison Between Muscat and Izki Cost of Living Comparison Between Muscat and Izki

😐 Solo nomad: Muscat is 12.2% more expensive than Izki without rent, and 58.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Muscat is 11% more expensive than Izki without rent, and 57.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Muscat
Izki
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.12 OMR 1.97
$5.3 OMR 2.04
-3.40%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.52 OMR 10.21
$26.29 OMR 10.12
0.87%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.03 OMR 3.09
$7.97 OMR 3.07
0.75%
Cappuccino
$4.91 OMR 1.89
$4.82 OMR 1.86
1.87%
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
$12.33 OMR 4.75
0.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$11.9 OMR 4.58
$11.6 OMR 4.47
2.59%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Muscat
Izki
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.92 OMR 0.74
$1.91 OMR 0.73
0.52%
White Bread (500g)
$1.18 OMR 0.45
$1.23 OMR 0.47
-4.07%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.71 OMR 0.66
$1.74 OMR 0.67
-1.72%
Eggs
$2.44 OMR 0.94
$2.43 OMR 0.94
0.41%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.73 OMR 1.44
$3.75 OMR 1.44
-0.53%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.06 OMR 1.95
$5.06 OMR 1.95
-
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.49 OMR 3.27
$8.56 OMR 3.3
-0.82%
Apples (1kg)
$2.57 OMR 0.99
$2.61 OMR 1.01
-1.53%
Banana (1kg)
$1.71 OMR 0.66
$1.68 OMR 0.65
1.79%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.8 OMR 0.69
$1.84 OMR 0.71
-2.17%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.14 OMR 0.44
$1.17 OMR 0.45
-2.56%
Potato (1kg)
$0.94 OMR 0.36
$0.95 OMR 0.36
-1.05%
Onion (1kg)
$1.03 OMR 0.4
$0.99 OMR 0.38
4.04%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 OMR 0.4
$1.03 OMR 0.4
1.94%
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
$6.39 OMR 2.46
-1.56%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.09 OMR 5.81
$26.03 OMR 10.02
-42.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.31 OMR 1.66
$4.41 OMR 1.7
-2.27%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.02 OMR 3.09
$7.77 OMR 2.99
3.22%
🚌 Getting Around
Muscat
Izki
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
$3.21 OMR 1.24
-5.30%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.8 OMR 0.31
$0.74 OMR 0.29
8.11%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.57 OMR 4.07
$10.6 OMR 4.08
-0.28%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.6 OMR 0.23
$0.64 OMR 0.25
-6.25%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.2K OMR 8,943
$23.3K OMR 8,954
-0.12%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.4K OMR 8,235
$21.5K OMR 8,289
-0.65%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Muscat
Izki
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$109 OMR 41.95
$108 OMR 41.65
0.74%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$41.56 OMR 16
$41.48 OMR 15.97
0.19%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$68.6 OMR 26.39
$69.1 OMR 26.6
-0.80%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Muscat
Izki
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
$10.26 OMR 3.95
-0.58%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Muscat
Izki
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$196 OMR 75.6
$191 OMR 73.4
3.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,721 OMR 3,743
$9,789 OMR 3,769
-0.70%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Muscat
Izki
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$49.93 OMR 19.22
$50.3 OMR 19.35
-0.68%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$40.07 OMR 15.43
$38.92 OMR 14.98
2.95%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78 OMR 30.04
$77.7 OMR 29.9
0.46%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$87.4 OMR 33.65
$87.1 OMR 33.55
0.31%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Muscat
Izki
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
Izki
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,715 OMR 660
-
-
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 Izki: October 27, 2025

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