- Cost of Living
- Oman
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.007 (₨760) | ₨418 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.013 (₨382) | ₨266 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.625 (₨308) | ₨142 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.588 (₨112) | ₨52 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.237 (₨235) | ₨72 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.566 (₨107) | ₨40 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.741 (₨330) | ₨202 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.003 (₨190) | ₨139 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.747 (₨142) | ₨25 | + 474% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.154 (₨219) | ₨121 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 4.708 (₨893) | ₨831 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.381 (₨72) | ₨82 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.313 (₨59) | ₨33 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 474 (₨89,862) | ₨30,911 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 326 (₨61,890) | ₨21,341 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 (₨5,552) | ₨4,392 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 406 (₨77,086) | ₨25,310 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 224 (₨42,516) | ₨15,670 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (₨3,976) | ₨3,865 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (₨4,250) | ₨843 | + 404% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 156 (₨29,633) | ₨33,524 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (₨4,741) | ₨10,586 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.783 (₨528) | ₨383 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.100 (₨588) | ₨535 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 27 (₨5,051) | ₨2,406 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 22 (₨4,190) | ₨2,712 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 (₨6,641) | ₨3,727 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 33 (₨6,325) | ₨2,923 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,773 (₨1,285,123) | ₨874,686 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (₨41) | ₨78 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 12 (₨2,239) | ₨1,314 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.828 (₨726) | ₨136 | + 433% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (₨1,758) | ₨284 | + 519% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (₨1,565) | ₨1,544 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (₨609) | ₨253 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 (₨353) | ₨177 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 (₨365) | ₨228 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 (₨194) | ₨133 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 (₨214) | ₨70 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 (₨433) | ₨278 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (₨2,235) | ₨1,197 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (₨1,306) | ₨471 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 67 (₨12,757) | ₨1,987 | + 542% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (₨3,954) | ₨1,790 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.814 (₨913) | ₨643 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.114 (₨401) | ₨195 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.319 (₨630) | ₨206 | + 206% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 191 (₨36,241) | ₨38,465 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (₨74) | ₨57 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 24 (₨4,538) | ₨1,870 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.657 (₨314) | ₨248 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 80% more expensive than in India
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