Cost of living in Oman compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 167% | |||
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Food in Oman is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
Oman | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.373 (₨1,157) | ₨417 | + 178% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.633 (₨782) | ₨340 | + 130% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 2.000 (₨431) | ₨168 | + 157% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.935 (₨201) | ₨60 | + 237% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.000 (₨215) | ₨87 | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.532 (₨330) | ₨47 | + 596% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 (₨194) | ₨243 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.336 (₨288) | ₨182 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (₨103) | ₨32 | + 223% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.878 (₨404) | ₨155 | + 161% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.731 (₨1,234) | ₨912 | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.000 (₨215) | ₨88 | + 144% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.000 (₨215) | ₨39 | + 450% | |
Housing | + 224% | |||
Housing in Oman is 224% more expensive than in India | ||||
Oman | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 618 (₨132,990) | ₨46,457 | + 186% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 397 (₨85,473) | ₨26,696 | + 220% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 37 (₨7,952) | ₨4,673 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 408 (₨87,780) | ₨26,601 | + 230% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 168 (₨36,162) | ₨14,895 | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 50 (₨10,766) | ₨4,065 | + 165% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 21 (₨4,535) | ₨595 | + 662% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 92 (₨19,777) | ₨29,913 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43 (₨9,309) | ₨10,503 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.948 (₨850) | ₨455 | + 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 14 (₨3,013) | ₨647 | + 366% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Oman is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
Oman | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 15 (₨3,148) | ₨2,412 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (₨3,230) | ₨2,912 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (₨8,613) | ₨4,109 | + 110% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15 (₨3,230) | ₨2,950 | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 101% | |||
Transportation in Oman is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
Oman | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 8,064 (₨1,736,311) | ₨1,910,150 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.303 (₨65) | ₨102 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (₨5,383) | ₨1,062 | + 407% | |
Personal Care | + 140% | |||
Personal Care in Oman is 140% more expensive than in India | ||||
Oman | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (₨617) | ₨140 | + 342% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 2.000 (₨431) | ₨241 | + 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 (₨2,525) | ₨953 | + 165% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (₨743) | ₨386 | + 92% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.474 (₨533) | ₨200 | + 167% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (₨431) | ₨294 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (₨278) | ₨155 | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.000 (₨431) | ₨86 | + 403% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (₨861) | ₨275 | + 213% | |
Entertainment | + 135% | |||
Entertainment in Oman is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
Oman | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 26 (₨5,598) | ₨1,451 | + 286% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6 (₨1,372) | ₨688 | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 25 (₨5,383) | ₨1,587 | + 239% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (₨4,451) | ₨2,125 | + 109% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 8 (₨1,723) | ₨625 | + 176% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 3.986 (₨858) | ₨191 | + 348% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.391 (₨515) | ₨188 | + 173% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30 (₨6,460) | ₨47,373 | - 86% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (₨13) | ₨1.67 | + 674% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 19 (₨4,142) | ₨1,611 | + 157% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 5.203 (₨1,120) | ₨289 | + 288% | |
TOTAL | + 145% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,474 prices entered by 1,077 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 145% more expensive than in India
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