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Cheaper overall| Expense | Muscat | Bawshar | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.52 | $7.00 | Bawshar |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $30.10 | $27.98 | Bawshar |
| Cappuccino | $2.26 | $2.10 | Bawshar |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $171 | $159 | Bawshar |
| Monthly public transport pass | $27.59 | $25.65 | Bawshar |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $72.73 | $67.63 | Bawshar |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $21.07 | $19.59 | Bawshar |
| Fitness club membership | $21.07 | $19.59 | Bawshar |
| Cinema ticket | $5.52 | $5.13 | Bawshar |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $352 | $322 | Bawshar |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $245 | $224 | Bawshar |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $735 | $671 | Bawshar |
| Total single-person budget | $747 | $690 | Bawshar |
| Average net salary | $2,166 | $2,014 |
Bawshar is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Muscat runs about $747 versus $690 in Bawshar — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Muscat leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Muscat · Full cost of living in Bawshar