Question 1

How far does your money go in Şaḩam compared with the US?

Accepted Answer

Based on the current PPP estimate, the same home-country income goes about 2.3x further in Şaḩam. We are using the country-level cost index for Oman here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 2

Is Şaḩam cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?

Accepted Answer

Overall living costs are about 56% cheaper than New York City for Şaḩam. We are using the country-level cost index for Oman here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 3

How does rent in Şaḩam compare with New York City?

Accepted Answer

Rent are about 87% cheaper than New York City in Şaḩam. We are using the country-level cost index for Oman here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 4

How expensive are groceries and restaurants in Şaḩam?

Accepted Answer

Groceries are about 58% cheaper than New York City and restaurant prices are about 58% cheaper than New York City. We are using the country-level cost index for Oman here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Şaḩam, Oman

Purchasing Power vs. United States

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