Is Novi Sad more expensive than Muscat?

Novi Sad is 0.4% more expensive than Muscat overall. Rent is 18.6% lower, groceries 2.7% cheaper, and restaurants 13.8% more expensive.

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

Muscat has a purchasing power index of 95.5 while Novi Sad has 72.9 (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	48.3	48.5	+0.4%
Rent	15.6	12.7	-18.6%
Groceries	48.9	47.6	-2.7%
Restaurants	42.8	48.7	+13.8%
Purchasing Power	95.5	72.9	-23.7%

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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