Cost of living in Oman compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 198% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 198% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.847 (₨951) | ₨375 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.435 (₨478) | ₨278 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.181 (₨232) | ₨138 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.886 (₨174) | ₨51 | + 238% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.540 (₨302) | ₨71 | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.000 (₨196) | ₨36 | + 451% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.827 (₨555) | ₨212 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.445 (₨284) | ₨134 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.404 (₨275) | ₨28 | + 872% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.936 (₨576) | ₨127 | + 354% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 13 (₨2,490) | ₨797 | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.440 (₨283) | ₨84 | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.300 (₨59) | ₨35 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 237% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 834 (₨163,687) | ₨32,341 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 319 (₨62,613) | ₨19,833 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 52 (₨10,257) | ₨4,330 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 292 (₨57,306) | ₨22,135 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 224 (₨44,012) | ₨13,235 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 30 (₨5,918) | ₨3,267 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (₨4,844) | ₨734 | + 560% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 123 (₨24,055) | ₨29,901 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 41 (₨8,104) | ₨10,367 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.199 (₨628) | ₨378 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.126 (₨613) | ₨359 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 22 (₨4,348) | ₨2,385 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 12 (₨2,436) | ₨2,611 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 45 (₨8,757) | ₨3,751 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 48 (₨9,470) | ₨2,705 | + 250% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,167 (₨1,405,860) | ₨934,217 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.269 (₨53) | ₨75 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 (₨3,112) | ₨1,170 | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.548 (₨696) | ₨98 | + 611% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 5.003 (₨981) | ₨200 | + 391% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 15 (₨3,026) | ₨917 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 2.257 (₨443) | ₨245 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.520 (₨298) | ₨176 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.715 (₨336) | ₨234 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.094 (₨215) | ₨147 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.659 (₨325) | ₨69 | + 369% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.502 (₨883) | ₨233 | + 279% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (₨2,403) | ₨1,246 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (₨1,479) | ₨475 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 22 (₨4,412) | ₨1,736 | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 25 (₨4,821) | ₨1,930 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (₨1,816) | ₨678 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.228 (₨437) | ₨219 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.874 (₨760) | ₨200 | + 279% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 163 (₨31,895) | ₨33,946 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.041 (₨8) | ₨2.10 | + 285% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 17 (₨3,287) | ₨1,782 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.701 (₨334) | ₨259 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,963 prices entered by 2,373 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 142% more expensive than in India
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