Mid-priced: cheaper than 64% of cities worldwide
Ranked #370 of 577 cities · More expensive than 35.9% of cities worldwide
Lower index = more affordable
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | OMR 262/mo โ $681 | OMR 174/mo โ $453 | 34% |
| 3-Bedroom | OMR 507/mo โ $1,318 | OMR 315/mo โ $820 | 38% |
Muscat has a cost of living index of 30.9 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Muscat is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #370 of 577 cities), cheaper than 64% of cities worldwide.
Groceries are affordable and dining out is affordable. The best value is rent and the priciest is groceries.
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