Oman vs United States
United States is about 51% pricier than Oman overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 49.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Oman scores higher (92 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Oman United States
Price level (US=100) 49.3 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $41,740 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $39,340 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 0.6% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Oman United States
Housing & utilities 75 215
Food 109 117
Transport 62 116
Restaurants & hotels 70 142
Health 73 208
Communication 105 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Oman United States
Quality-of-life score 92/100 91/100
Life expectancy 80 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.1 5.8
Internet users 95% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Oman more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 51% pricier than Oman overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Oman would cost roughly $203,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Oman or United States?
Oman scores higher, 92 vs 91 out of 100.
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