- Cost of Living
- Oman
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.594 (₨678) | ₨420 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.203 (₨415) | ₨266 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.660 (₨313) | ₨143 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.673 (₨127) | ₨51 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.127 (₨213) | ₨72 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.674 (₨127) | ₨41 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.343 (₨442) | ₨198 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.143 (₨216) | ₨137 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.711 (₨134) | ₨24 | + 449% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.390 (₨262) | ₨119 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.377 (₨1,014) | ₨815 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.507 (₨96) | ₨81 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.313 (₨59) | ₨32 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 474 (₨89,296) | ₨31,473 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 326 (₨61,500) | ₨21,605 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 (₨5,517) | ₨4,280 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 357 (₨67,341) | ₨25,575 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 224 (₨42,248) | ₨15,617 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (₨3,951) | ₨3,661 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (₨4,223) | ₨855 | + 394% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 156 (₨29,446) | ₨33,721 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (₨4,711) | ₨10,268 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.783 (₨525) | ₨375 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.100 (₨584) | ₨521 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 27 (₨5,019) | ₨2,402 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 22 (₨4,164) | ₨2,728 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 (₨6,599) | ₨3,712 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 33 (₨6,285) | ₨2,928 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,500 (₨1,225,566) | ₨869,150 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.216 (₨41) | ₨77 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 12 (₨2,225) | ₨1,311 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.828 (₨722) | ₨131 | + 453% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (₨1,747) | ₨282 | + 519% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (₨1,556) | ₨1,279 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (₨605) | ₨239 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 (₨351) | ₨178 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 (₨363) | ₨223 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 (₨193) | ₨136 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 (₨213) | ₨68 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 (₨431) | ₨283 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (₨2,221) | ₨1,222 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (₨1,297) | ₨472 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 67 (₨12,676) | ₨1,807 | + 601% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (₨3,929) | ₨1,835 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.814 (₨908) | ₨630 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.114 (₨399) | ₨188 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.319 (₨626) | ₨204 | + 207% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 191 (₨36,013) | ₨38,887 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (₨74) | ₨54 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 24 (₨4,510) | ₨1,895 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.657 (₨312) | ₨249 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
188.549
INR
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OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,186 prices entered by 4,833 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 81% more expensive than in India
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