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| Expense | Muscat | Masqaţ | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.52 | $8.58 | Muscat |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $30.10 | $34.32 | Muscat |
| Cappuccino | $2.26 | $2.57 | Muscat |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $171 | $194 | Muscat |
| Monthly public transport pass | $27.59 | $31.46 | Muscat |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $72.73 | $82.94 | Muscat |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $21.07 | $24.02 | Muscat |
| Fitness club membership | $21.07 | $24.02 | Muscat |
| Cinema ticket | $5.52 | $6.29 | Muscat |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $352 | $415 | Muscat |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $245 | $289 | Muscat |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $735 | $866 | Muscat |
| Total single-person budget | $747 | $861 | Muscat |
| Average net salary | $2,166 | $2,470 |
Muscat is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Muscat runs about $747 versus $861 in Masqaţ — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Masqaţ 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 Masqaţ