Cost of living comparison
Oman is 18.0% more expensive than Jamaica overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 28.8% less in Oman
- Groceries
-
pay 42.5% less in Oman
- Transportation
-
pay 24.4% less in Oman
- Housing
-
pay 5.9% less in Oman
- Childcare
-
pay 2.3 times more in Oman
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 55.7% more in Oman
- Clothing
-
pay 38.4% more in Oman
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Oman are more expensive than in Jamaica. Expenses including groceries, restaurants, transportation, and housing are lower in Oman. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Oman.
If you lived in Oman instead of Jamaica, you would:
pay 28.8% less for restaurants
|
Jamaica
|
Oman
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.25
JMD1,139.11
|
$5.04
OMR1.940
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.80
JMD1,226.24
|
$8.86
OMR3.410
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.33
JMD209.11
|
$0.86
OMR0.330
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.85
JMD132.97
|
$0.32
OMR0.120
|
|
pay 42.5% less for groceries
|
Jamaica
|
Oman
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.62
JMD412.17
|
$1.05
OMR0.410
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.91
JMD929.74
|
$3.23
OMR1.240
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$13.43
JMD2,110.41
|
$7.70
OMR2.970
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.35
JMD526.21
|
$2.91
OMR1.120
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.97
JMD466.56
|
$2.59
OMR1.000
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.46
JMD387.01
|
$1.07
OMR0.410
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.21
JMD189.43
|
$0.73
OMR0.280
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.71
JMD268.67
|
$0.85
OMR0.330
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.22
JMD191.40
|
$0.50
OMR0.190
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.92
JMD144.40
|
$0.50
OMR0.190
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.77
JMD120.37
|
$0.44
OMR0.170
|
|
pay 24.4% less for transportation
|
Jamaica
|
Oman
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.83
JMD759.84
|
$2.33
OMR0.900
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$37.59
JMD5,909.58
|
$56.28
OMR21.670
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$40,601.97
JMD6,382,342.18
|
$21,170.43
OMR8,150.400
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.62
JMD3,555.59
|
$11.84
OMR4.560
|
|
pay 5.9% less for housing
|
Jamaica
|
Oman
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.42
JMD7,611.79
|
$77.45
OMR29.820
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$594.87
JMD93,508.60
|
$391.56
OMR150.750
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$355.79
JMD55,927.35
|
$283.72
OMR109.230
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$101.67
JMD15,981.26
|
$72.15
OMR27.780
|
|
pay 2.3 times more for childcare
|
Jamaica
|
Oman
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$194.86
JMD30,631.30
|
$183.14
OMR70.510
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,060.17
JMD323,844.77
|
$7,687.51
OMR2,959.610
|
|
pay 55.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Jamaica
|
Oman
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.65
JMD416.02
|
$9.22
OMR3.550
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.05
JMD479.31
|
$4.04
OMR1.550
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.65
JMD1,359.20
|
$5.84
OMR2.250
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.08
JMD6,456.76
|
$58.92
OMR22.680
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.65
JMD1,831.97
|
$10.13
OMR3.900
|
|
pay 38.4% more for clothing
|
Jamaica
|
Oman
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$24.19
JMD3,801.83
|
$41.28
OMR15.890
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$21.83
JMD3,430.84
|
$37.52
OMR14.450
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$66.00
JMD10,374.59
|
$74.14
OMR28.540
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$67.67
JMD10,637.24
|
$66.75
OMR25.700
|
|
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