Cost of living in Oman compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.126 (Rp 182,068) | Rp 61,616 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.107 (Rp 74,836) | Rp 50,879 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.105 (Rp 39,238) | Rp 28,690 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.663 (Rp 23,531) | Rp 19,092 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.584 (Rp 56,250) | Rp 26,655 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.624 (Rp 57,693) | Rp 15,384 | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.524 (Rp 54,133) | Rp 69,458 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.222 (Rp 43,398) | Rp 39,153 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.599 (Rp 21,286) | Rp 19,538 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.506 (Rp 53,495) | Rp 30,210 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 (Rp 300,204) | Rp 433,415 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.884 (Rp 31,411) | Rp 16,020 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.350 (Rp 12,426) | Rp 14,528 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 811 (Rp 28,808,793) | Rp 13,278,000 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 401 (Rp 14,233,469) | Rp 7,047,390 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 21 (Rp 734,090) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 365 (Rp 12,961,487) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 251 (Rp 8,922,667) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13 (Rp 455,446) | Rp 660,848 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 26 (Rp 934,376) | Rp 268,756 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 118 (Rp 4,196,587) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 38 (Rp 1,359,792) | Rp 1,371,860 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.274 (Rp 80,781) | Rp 52,413 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 4.230 (Rp 150,225) | Rp 51,166 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 19 (Rp 662,043) | Rp 639,688 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 17 (Rp 591,662) | Rp 543,010 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 (Rp 1,068,095) | Rp 1,062,600 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (Rp 950,490) | Rp 883,123 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,242 (Rp 221,686,833) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.276 (Rp 9,817) | Rp 9,231 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 13 (Rp 478,365) | Rp 360,956 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.736 (Rp 61,670) | Rp 30,366 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 5.771 (Rp 204,983) | Rp 138,988 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (Rp 299,363) | Rp 257,547 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1.879 (Rp 66,734) | Rp 41,237 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.391 (Rp 49,414) | Rp 24,297 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.367 (Rp 48,551) | Rp 30,182 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.880 (Rp 31,245) | Rp 19,131 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.179 (Rp 41,868) | Rp 14,080 | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.935 (Rp 104,232) | Rp 66,998 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 14 (Rp 480,987) | Rp 184,609 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (Rp 291,974) | Rp 104,111 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 16 (Rp 584,182) | Rp 359,301 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 23 (Rp 809,209) | Rp 433,102 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.080 (Rp 144,917) | Rp 128,455 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.021 (Rp 71,774) | Rp 46,128 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.883 (Rp 102,404) | Rp 51,877 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 163 (Rp 5,774,978) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.041 (Rp 1,463) | Rp 1,407 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 17 (Rp 595,200) | Rp 501,792 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.296 (Rp 81,560) | Rp 23,371 | + 249% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,661 prices entered by 228 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia
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