Cost of living in Oman compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Oman | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 1.933 (₨390) | ₨330 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.568 (₨518) | ₨293 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.404 (₨283) | ₨163 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.566 (₨114) | ₨54 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.788 (₨159) | ₨82 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.341 (₨69) | ₨41 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.427 (₨288) | ₨216 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.824 (₨166) | ₨152 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (₨96) | ₨29 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.666 (₨336) | ₨149 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 (₨1,567) | ₨767 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.690 (₨139) | ₨87 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.456 (₨92) | ₨35 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 228% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 228% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Oman | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 466 (₨93,940) | ₨31,400 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 303 (₨61,083) | ₨20,122 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 62 (₨12,595) | ₨4,477 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 241 (₨48,644) | ₨22,933 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 161 (₨32,483) | ₨14,192 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 36 (₨7,229) | ₨3,664 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 31 (₨6,235) | ₨511 | + 1121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 217 (₨43,775) | ₨29,219 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36 (₨7,205) | ₨12,383 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.653 (₨736) | ₨416 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2.767 (₨558) | ₨320 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Oman | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16 (₨3,216) | ₨2,328 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 (₨3,242) | ₨2,564 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 29 (₨5,847) | ₨3,571 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (₨5,420) | ₨3,002 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Oman | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,644 (₨1,540,629) | ₨980,422 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (₨44) | ₨108 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 (₨2,743) | ₨1,414 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Oman | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (₨577) | ₨140 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (₨1,495) | ₨303 | + 393% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 15 (₨3,023) | ₨1,443 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (₨696) | ₨402 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.375 (₨479) | ₨190 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (₨403) | ₨248 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (₨260) | ₨152 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.476 (₨297) | ₨72 | + 314% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (₨806) | ₨373 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Oman | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (₨1,479) | ₨1,357 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (₨1,437) | ₨595 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (₨15,489) | ₨1,516 | + 922% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 12 (₨2,457) | ₨2,086 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (₨1,722) | ₨594 | + 190% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.888 (₨381) | ₨229 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.545 (₨714) | ₨175 | + 309% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (₨31,845) | ₨46,652 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (₨12) | ₨1.29 | + 840% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 15 (₨3,118) | ₨1,530 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.562 (₨516) | ₨244 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,668 prices entered by 994 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 100% more expensive than in India
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