Cost of Living

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abhi_abhiNew member23 June 2011 09:29:20

Hello Freinds,

I have just got offer from a company based in muscat..The offered package is 1550 OMR (All Inclusive)per month... My status is Single..I want to know about the cost of Living in Muscat for following things :-

1 BHK Flat - Fully Furnished
Food
Electricity/Telephone/Water Charges
Internet
Others, if any.

Looking forward to early responses from all the members who have some idea about above mentioned things...also please tell me whether package given above is good and whether i would be able to save money out of it.

Thanks in advance..

ArmandViP23 June 2011 12:40:18

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Hi and welcome on board abhi_abhi!

I hope other members will advise you soon

Regards
Armand

amoorSerial expat23 June 2011 19:43:22

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Hi abhi_abhi,

You are welcome here in Oman and in this Best Blog, i think you got very good offer and also enough for living in Muscat but the expat they can inform you more about the cost of living it is not that much higher but it is good

Wish you all the best...
Ammar

abhi_abhiNew member25 June 2011 08:06:59

Thanks Armand and amoor for your response..

Can anybody help me out by giving breakup of cost of living...

anoojContributor26 June 2011 04:49:52

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Normally for one bed room it is 200 to 250 rials and for double 300 to 350 rials.
But it all depends on your luck, you can get good houses which cheaper rates than stated above.
Any way Good luck

SumitranIndia Expert (Chennai)26 June 2011 05:30:59

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Greetings abhi_abhi,

With the figure that you've quoted, you will be able to lead a very comfortable life plus save some good money too.

Answering to your specific queries :

1 BHK Flat - Fully Furnished - < 400 per month.
Food - < 100 per month
Electricity - < 15 per month
Telephone - As much or as little as you want
Water Charges - < 15 per month
Internet - < 20 rials a month
Others - Specifiy what this means ? Again, it is entirely up to you.

Trust the above information is of some help.

Best wishes,

Sumitran

abhi_abhiNew member27 June 2011 05:43:08

Thanks Anooj and Sumitran...

amit2000New member19 September 2011 06:23:18

What is the cost of living in Oman?

Please provide a detailed overview.

What is the expenses for food per person per month?(breakfast, lunch and dinner)

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