Cost of living in Oman compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.496 (Rp 93,356) | Rp 42,304 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.666 (Rp 99,708) | Rp 54,298 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.358 (Rp 50,789) | Rp 27,651 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.593 (Rp 22,188) | Rp 20,105 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.691 (Rp 63,257) | Rp 24,210 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.452 (Rp 16,905) | Rp 16,357 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.427 (Rp 53,368) | Rp 62,456 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.930 (Rp 34,794) | Rp 38,556 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.552 (Rp 20,656) | Rp 20,393 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.820 (Rp 68,077) | Rp 33,984 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 (Rp 290,848) | Rp 339,527 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.449 (Rp 54,208) | Rp 17,631 | + 207% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.409 (Rp 15,303) | Rp 17,406 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 466 (Rp 17,433,626) | Rp 15,985,100 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 303 (Rp 11,336,071) | Rp 8,980,080 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 62 (Rp 2,337,449) | Rp 714,974 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 241 (Rp 9,027,554) | Rp 6,092,360 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 161 (Rp 6,028,244) | Rp 3,667,230 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 36 (Rp 1,341,672) | Rp 492,821 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 30 (Rp 1,121,181) | Rp 276,658 | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 217 (Rp 8,123,965) | Rp 3,662,870 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36 (Rp 1,337,112) | Rp 1,660,180 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.653 (Rp 136,648) | Rp 44,086 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.441 (Rp 128,692) | Rp 58,559 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16 (Rp 596,911) | Rp 648,513 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 (Rp 601,680) | Rp 424,641 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 29 (Rp 1,085,074) | Rp 1,183,600 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (Rp 1,005,929) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,644 (Rp 285,915,002) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.213 (Rp 7,967) | Rp 8,834 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 (Rp 509,009) | Rp 230,004 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 211% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 211% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4.516 (Rp 168,923) | Rp 23,701 | + 613% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (Rp 277,533) | Rp 89,583 | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 16 (Rp 589,800) | Rp 246,943 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (Rp 129,092) | Rp 32,223 | + 301% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.203 (Rp 82,387) | Rp 22,334 | + 269% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (Rp 74,810) | Rp 30,094 | + 149% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (Rp 48,231) | Rp 22,886 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.476 (Rp 55,204) | Rp 10,410 | + 430% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.057 (Rp 151,756) | Rp 61,834 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (Rp 274,426) | Rp 129,003 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (Rp 266,770) | Rp 103,125 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (Rp 2,874,512) | Rp 648,913 | + 343% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 23 (Rp 850,647) | Rp 349,513 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (Rp 319,521) | Rp 101,824 | + 214% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.902 (Rp 71,149) | Rp 32,336 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.545 (Rp 132,588) | Rp 45,791 | + 190% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (Rp 5,909,970) | Rp 9,934,870 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (Rp 2,244) | Rp 1,849 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 20 (Rp 734,983) | Rp 556,841 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.476 (Rp 92,625) | Rp 30,062 | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 671 prices entered by 82 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia
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