Is Novi Sad more expensive than Muscat?

Novi Sad is 0.4% more expensive than Muscat overall. Rent is 17.4% lower, groceries 4.9% cheaper, and restaurants 21.2% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Muscat or Novi Sad?

Muscat has a purchasing power index of 90.4 while Novi Sad has 61.9 (NYC = 100). Muscat offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇴🇲 Muscat vs 🇷🇸 Novi Sad

2026

Novi Sad is 0.4% more expensive

Category	🇴🇲 Muscat	🇷🇸 Novi Sad	Difference
Cost of Living	47.8	48.0	+0.4%
Rent	15.5	12.8	-17.4%
Groceries	48.5	46.1	-4.9%
Restaurants	40.1	48.6	+21.2%
Purchasing Power	90.4	61.9	-31.5%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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