Cost of living in Oman compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.919 (Rp 113,620) | Rp 59,962 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.225 (Rp 125,522) | Rp 55,395 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 2.000 (Rp 77,855) | Rp 27,371 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.814 (Rp 31,668) | Rp 20,165 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.788 (Rp 30,658) | Rp 26,969 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.633 (Rp 24,631) | Rp 17,108 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 (Rp 35,035) | Rp 50,021 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.862 (Rp 33,546) | Rp 42,079 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (Rp 18,534) | Rp 22,926 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.068 (Rp 80,520) | Rp 35,271 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.000 (Rp 194,637) | Rp 302,386 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.690 (Rp 26,860) | Rp 19,961 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.456 (Rp 17,768) | Rp 18,941 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 413 (Rp 16,074,511) | Rp 16,292,300 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 272 (Rp 10,587,490) | Rp 8,256,070 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 126 (Rp 4,890,457) | Rp 871,567 | + 461% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 305 (Rp 11,881,206) | Rp 8,332,070 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 350 (Rp 13,624,611) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 50 (Rp 1,946,373) | Rp 532,882 | + 265% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (Rp 846,902) | Rp 345,070 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 70 (Rp 2,724,922) | Rp 3,857,190 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43 (Rp 1,682,994) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 4.500 (Rp 175,174) | Rp 70,816 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.000 (Rp 116,782) | Rp 78,155 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 9 (Rp 350,347) | Rp 560,382 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (Rp 583,912) | Rp 442,949 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (Rp 1,557,098) | Rp 1,218,390 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15 (Rp 583,912) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 4,500 (Rp 175,173,569) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (Rp 8,449) | Rp 11,244 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 190,182 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 174% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (Rp 111,531) | Rp 36,367 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (Rp 288,830) | Rp 60,467 | + 378% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 (Rp 456,541) | Rp 332,000 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (Rp 134,347) | Rp 67,999 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.474 (Rp 96,302) | Rp 22,412 | + 330% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (Rp 77,855) | Rp 34,558 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (Rp 50,195) | Rp 30,035 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.000 (Rp 77,855) | Rp 15,580 | + 400% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (Rp 155,710) | Rp 88,350 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (Rp 285,597) | Rp 213,417 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6.000 (Rp 233,565) | Rp 110,240 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (Rp 2,991,521) | Rp 300,249 | + 896% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 14 (Rp 551,914) | Rp 490,881 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (Rp 332,527) | Rp 92,882 | + 258% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.888 (Rp 73,495) | Rp 39,821 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 1.000 (Rp 38,927) | Rp 44,788 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30 (Rp 1,167,824) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (Rp 2,336) | Rp 1,816 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 27 (Rp 1,051,041) | Rp 585,606 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.601 (Rp 62,312) | Rp 36,785 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 713 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia
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