Cost of living in Oman compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 222% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 222% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.626 (₨887) | ₨346 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.134 (₨601) | ₨295 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.515 (₨290) | ₨141 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.824 (₨158) | ₨52 | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.885 (₨361) | ₨75 | + 384% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.794 (₨152) | ₨37 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.824 (₨541) | ₨235 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.421 (₨273) | ₨149 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.127 (₨216) | ₨31 | + 586% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.938 (₨563) | ₨138 | + 309% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 12 (₨2,280) | ₨725 | + 214% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.665 (₨319) | ₨86 | + 272% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.886 (₨170) | ₨35 | + 386% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 242% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 600 (₨115,119) | ₨33,225 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 360 (₨69,070) | ₨19,978 | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 48 (₨9,291) | ₨4,391 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 388 (₨74,463) | ₨18,113 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 264 (₨50,637) | ₨11,868 | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 35 (₨6,678) | ₨3,639 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 23 (₨4,411) | ₨712 | + 520% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 189 (₨36,213) | ₨29,862 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46 (₨8,736) | ₨10,869 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.623 (₨695) | ₨398 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.519 (₨675) | ₨220 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 17 (₨3,299) | ₨2,376 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 14 (₨2,677) | ₨2,495 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (₨7,438) | ₨3,665 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 50 (₨9,539) | ₨2,737 | + 249% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,261 (₨1,392,177) | ₨944,817 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.221 (₨42) | ₨83 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 19 (₨3,712) | ₨1,167 | + 218% | |
| Personal Care | + 194% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 194% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4.093 (₨785) | ₨99 | + 693% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (₨1,376) | ₨216 | + 536% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 17 (₨3,206) | ₨630 | + 409% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (₨662) | ₨319 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.203 (₨422) | ₨170 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (₨383) | ₨260 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (₨247) | ₨139 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.476 (₨283) | ₨72 | + 291% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.057 (₨778) | ₨216 | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (₨1,407) | ₨1,196 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (₨1,471) | ₨478 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (₨14,734) | ₨1,591 | + 826% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 33 (₨6,301) | ₨1,487 | + 324% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (₨1,638) | ₨517 | + 217% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.188 (₨420) | ₨180 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 6 (₨1,182) | ₨187 | + 531% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (₨30,292) | ₨38,405 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 28 (₨5,448) | ₨1,488 | + 266% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.920 (₨368) | ₨272 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,818 prices entered by 1,852 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 155% more expensive than in India
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