Cost of living in Oman compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Oman | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.661 (₨814) | ₨429 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.988 (₨665) | ₨363 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.236 (₨275) | ₨179 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.738 (₨164) | ₨61 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.988 (₨220) | ₨102 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.671 (₨149) | ₨44 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.710 (₨380) | ₨251 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.235 (₨275) | ₨194 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.436 (₨97) | ₨41 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.637 (₨364) | ₨162 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.845 (₨1,300) | ₨926 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.807 (₨180) | ₨92 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.345 (₨77) | ₨41 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 141% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Oman | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 464 (₨103,251) | ₨45,895 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 294 (₨65,346) | ₨29,581 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 34 (₨7,571) | ₨5,552 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 335 (₨74,418) | ₨29,565 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 112 (₨24,888) | ₨17,736 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (₨4,636) | ₨4,989 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 24 (₨5,374) | ₨731 | + 635% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 100 (₨22,134) | ₨26,612 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 (₨6,563) | ₨12,652 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.491 (₨776) | ₨516 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 4.529 (₨1,007) | ₨523 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Oman | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 21 (₨4,660) | ₨2,400 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 (₨3,645) | ₨2,579 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (₨8,616) | ₨3,981 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 28 (₨6,153) | ₨2,875 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Oman | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 11,078 (₨2,464,018) | ₨1,738,230 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.270 (₨60) | ₨104 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 24 (₨5,393) | ₨1,614 | + 234% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Oman | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.189 (₨265) | ₨89 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 4.015 (₨893) | ₨217 | + 312% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 18 (₨4,033) | ₨1,172 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.571 (₨794) | ₨329 | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 3.074 (₨684) | ₨220 | + 211% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.074 (₨461) | ₨302 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.600 (₨133) | ₨195 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.704 (₨601) | ₨95 | + 533% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.492 (₨999) | ₨322 | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Oman | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 10 (₨2,221) | ₨1,424 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (₨1,707) | ₨604 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 40 (₨8,897) | ₨1,842 | + 383% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 17 (₨3,802) | ₨2,143 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 11 (₨2,349) | ₨766 | + 207% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.727 (₨384) | ₨240 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.672 (₨817) | ₨208 | + 293% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 308 (₨68,478) | ₨42,526 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.120 (₨27) | ₨7 | + 295% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 13 (₨2,840) | ₨1,579 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.933 (₨430) | ₨272 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,121 prices entered by 524 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 109% more expensive than in India
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