- Cost of Living
- Oman
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.425 (₨606) | ₨381 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.284 (₨404) | ₨268 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.743 (₨308) | ₨143 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.724 (₨128) | ₨51 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.401 (₨248) | ₨70 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.867 (₨153) | ₨50 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.514 (₨445) | ₨200 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.200 (₨212) | ₨134 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.700 (₨124) | ₨24 | + 407% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.525 (₨270) | ₨117 | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.667 (₨1,002) | ₨824 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.655 (₨116) | ₨80 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.233 (₨41) | ₨34 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 455 (₨80,522) | ₨31,409 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 320 (₨56,601) | ₨20,864 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 32 (₨5,610) | ₨4,152 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 314 (₨55,567) | ₨25,695 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 234 (₨41,345) | ₨14,720 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 22 (₨3,832) | ₨3,702 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 21 (₨3,754) | ₨895 | + 320% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 131 (₨23,141) | ₨34,482 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 26 (₨4,599) | ₨10,722 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.521 (₨446) | ₨378 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2.620 (₨463) | ₨559 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 21 (₨3,759) | ₨2,441 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21 (₨3,714) | ₨2,722 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 34 (₨6,043) | ₨3,714 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 29 (₨5,178) | ₨2,947 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,833 (₨1,031,782) | ₨865,675 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.201 (₨36) | ₨74 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 19 (₨3,302) | ₨1,329 | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.013 (₨533) | ₨126 | + 323% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (₨1,639) | ₨281 | + 483% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (₨1,327) | ₨1,221 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (₨567) | ₨226 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.640 (₨467) | ₨179 | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.462 (₨435) | ₨219 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.881 (₨156) | ₨141 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.443 (₨255) | ₨70 | + 266% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.153 (₨381) | ₨287 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 9 (₨1,668) | ₨1,196 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (₨1,197) | ₨466 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 15 (₨2,565) | ₨1,839 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 17 (₨3,036) | ₨1,960 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 7 (₨1,239) | ₨670 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.354 (₨416) | ₨190 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.273 (₨579) | ₨214 | + 171% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 205 (₨36,229) | ₨39,345 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (₨69) | ₨67 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 32 (₨5,660) | ₨1,872 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.480 (₨262) | ₨234 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 70% more expensive than in India
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