Compare Gulf cities
Side-by-side typical costs in USD and quality-of-life scores. The lowest cost and highest score in each row are highlighted.
Compare up to four cities side by side.
| Metric | MuscatOman | SalalahOman |
|---|---|---|
| Typical costs (USD) | ||
| 1-bed apartment (city centre) | $800 | $560 |
| 3-bed apartment (family area) | $1,800 | $1,260 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $120 | $108 |
| Groceries (single, monthly) | $520 | $468 |
| Dinner for two (mid-range) | $280 | $252 |
| Transport (monthly) | $240 | $216 |
| International school (yearly) | $950 | $665 |
| Private health insurance (monthly) | $160 | $144 |
| Quality of life (0–100) | ||
| Safety | 89 | — |
| Healthcare | 73 | — |
| Education | 72 | — |
| Infrastructure | 76 | — |
| Lifestyle | 74 | — |
| Climate comfort | 58 | — |
| Housing affordability | 78 | — |
| Purchasing power | 70 | — |
Figures are editorial estimates for planning purposes and vary by neighbourhood, lifestyle and season.