Cost of living in Oman compared to Brazil
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Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Oman is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Oman | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.661 (R$ 53) | R$ 39 | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.988 (R$ 43) | R$ 38 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.236 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.738 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.66 | + 89% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.988 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.671 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.710 (R$ 25) | R$ 27 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.235 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.436 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.637 (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 260% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.845 (R$ 85) | R$ 50 | + 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.807 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.345 (R$ 5.00) | R$ 4.58 | + 9% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Oman is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Oman | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 464 (R$ 6,730) | R$ 4,097 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 294 (R$ 4,260) | R$ 2,709 | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 34 (R$ 494) | R$ 743 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 335 (R$ 4,851) | R$ 3,015 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 112 (R$ 1,622) | R$ 1,974 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (R$ 302) | R$ 537 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 24 (R$ 350) | R$ 92 | + 282% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 100 (R$ 1,443) | R$ 1,834 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 (R$ 428) | R$ 641 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.491 (R$ 51) | R$ 31 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 4.529 (R$ 66) | R$ 22 | + 196% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Oman is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Oman | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 21 (R$ 304) | R$ 284 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 (R$ 238) | R$ 280 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (R$ 562) | R$ 416 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 28 (R$ 401) | R$ 322 | + 25% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Oman is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Oman | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 11,078 (R$ 160,618) | R$ 115,564 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.270 (R$ 3.91) | R$ 6 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 24 (R$ 352) | R$ 249 | + 41% | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Oman is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Oman | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.189 (R$ 17) | R$ 22 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 4.015 (R$ 58) | R$ 51 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 18 (R$ 263) | R$ 297 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.571 (R$ 52) | R$ 24 | + 116% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 3.074 (R$ 45) | R$ 14 | + 228% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.074 (R$ 30) | R$ 22 | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.600 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.704 (R$ 39) | R$ 5.70 | + 588% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.492 (R$ 65) | R$ 59 | + 10% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Oman is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Oman | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 10 (R$ 145) | R$ 117 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (R$ 111) | R$ 61 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 40 (R$ 580) | R$ 237 | + 145% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 17 (R$ 248) | R$ 238 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 11 (R$ 153) | R$ 32 | + 374% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.727 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.672 (R$ 53) | R$ 12 | + 341% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 308 (R$ 4,464) | R$ 3,681 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.120 (R$ 1.74) | R$ 1.50 | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 13 (R$ 185) | R$ 141 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.933 (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 83% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 41% more expensive than in Brazil
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