- Cost of Living
- Oman
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.635 (₨858) | ₨393 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.194 (₨406) | ₨261 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.646 (₨305) | ₨143 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.709 (₨131) | ₨51 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.409 (₨261) | ₨71 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.634 (₨117) | ₨38 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.844 (₨341) | ₨200 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.041 (₨193) | ₨139 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.871 (₨161) | ₨25 | + 554% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.257 (₨233) | ₨122 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.483 (₨1,015) | ₨832 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.449 (₨83) | ₨82 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.482 (₨89) | ₨33 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 163% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 555 (₨102,641) | ₨30,551 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 364 (₨67,395) | ₨20,550 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 (₨5,375) | ₨4,569 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 418 (₨77,279) | ₨24,265 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 250 (₨46,271) | ₨14,735 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (₨3,842) | ₨3,625 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 23 (₨4,191) | ₨803 | + 422% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 171 (₨31,612) | ₨33,889 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 29 (₨5,431) | ₨10,502 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.081 (₨570) | ₨395 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.317 (₨614) | ₨582 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 22 (₨4,044) | ₨2,439 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 24 (₨4,357) | ₨2,720 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36 (₨6,709) | ₨3,791 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 41 (₨7,635) | ₨2,948 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,167 (₨1,141,344) | ₨880,663 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.219 (₨41) | ₨78 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 17 (₨3,054) | ₨1,366 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.828 (₨709) | ₨128 | + 452% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (₨1,715) | ₨275 | + 523% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (₨1,527) | ₨1,366 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (₨594) | ₨252 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 (₨344) | ₨177 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 (₨356) | ₨227 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 (₨190) | ₨131 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 (₨209) | ₨71 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 (₨423) | ₨275 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 3% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 14 (₨2,522) | ₨1,200 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (₨1,376) | ₨475 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 27 (₨4,985) | ₨1,906 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 31 (₨5,743) | ₨1,982 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.096 (₨758) | ₨593 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.278 (₨422) | ₨227 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.305 (₨612) | ₨206 | + 197% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 179 (₨33,037) | ₨38,184 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.050 (₨9) | ₨64 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 25 (₨4,562) | ₨1,874 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.963 (₨363) | ₨257 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
185.083
INR
/
OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,500 prices entered by 4,465 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 71% more expensive than in India
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