Cost of living in Muscat (Oman) is 25% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Muscat (Oman) is 34% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Muscat | Taichung City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.854 (402 NT$) | 206 NT$ | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.441 (285 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 117% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.939 (160 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.871 (72 NT$) | 86 NT$ | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.328 (110 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.940 (78 NT$) | 189 NT$ | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.264 (187 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.452 (120 NT$) | 158 NT$ | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.843 (70 NT$) | 137 NT$ | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.918 (159 NT$) | 62 NT$ | + 157% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 (666 NT$) | 469 NT$ | + 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.023 (85 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.745 (62 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 109% | |
Housing | + 84% | |||
Housing in Muscat (Oman) is 84% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Muscat | Taichung City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 407 (33,682 NT$) | 39,523 NT$ | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 405 (33,502 NT$) | 16,734 NT$ | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 49 (4,068 NT$) | 2,089 NT$ | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 535 (44,233 NT$) | 15,603 NT$ | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 307 (25,426 NT$) | 9,840 NT$ | + 158% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 37 (3,043 NT$) | 1,445 NT$ | + 111% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 24 (2,024 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 201% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 121 (10,012 NT$) | 17,617 NT$ | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 48 (4,005 NT$) | 3,094 NT$ | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.286 (272 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 9 (720 NT$) | 303 NT$ | + 137% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Muscat (Oman) is 7% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 18 (1,501 NT$) | 2,335 NT$ | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (1,202 NT$) | 1,164 NT$ | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (3,204 NT$) | 2,355 NT$ | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (2,231 NT$) | 2,743 NT$ | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Muscat (Oman) is 7% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,573 (626,562 NT$) | 1,084,640 NT$ | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.244 (20 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 17 (1,399 NT$) | 1,355 NT$ | + 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 11 (884 NT$) | 428 NT$ | + 106% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Muscat (Oman) is 20% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Muscat | Taichung City | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4.302 (356 NT$) | 206 NT$ | + 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (551 NT$) | 475 NT$ | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 13 (1,038 NT$) | 708 NT$ | + 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.044 (252 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.478 (205 NT$) | 166 NT$ | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.890 (156 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.115 (92 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.490 (123 NT$) | 82 NT$ | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.035 (334 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Muscat (Oman) is 13% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Muscat | Taichung City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 14 (1,173 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 102% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (567 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 51 (4,219 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 24 (1,953 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 8 (685 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 140% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 3.261 (270 NT$) | 124 NT$ | + 117% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.338 (276 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 110% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 163 (13,521 NT$) | 14,715 NT$ | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.053 (4.39 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 20 (1,652 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.493 (124 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 23% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 115 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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