Cost of living in Oman compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.141 (Rp 151,678) | Rp 49,381 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.998 (Rp 109,806) | Rp 55,115 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.543 (Rp 56,517) | Rp 32,165 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.824 (Rp 30,168) | Rp 20,667 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.910 (Rp 69,957) | Rp 25,337 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.794 (Rp 29,094) | Rp 17,064 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.464 (Rp 90,228) | Rp 61,721 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.293 (Rp 47,368) | Rp 37,576 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.188 (Rp 43,496) | Rp 19,651 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.936 (Rp 107,543) | Rp 33,333 | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 11 (Rp 410,037) | Rp 375,202 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.551 (Rp 56,795) | Rp 18,761 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.351 (Rp 12,870) | Rp 18,326 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 563 (Rp 20,622,406) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 354 (Rp 12,982,420) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 51 (Rp 1,879,929) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 386 (Rp 14,142,659) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 257 (Rp 9,419,589) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 38 (Rp 1,373,601) | Rp 979,539 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 23 (Rp 824,756) | Rp 329,516 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 196 (Rp 7,174,667) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 45 (Rp 1,631,917) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.675 (Rp 134,609) | Rp 66,640 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.104 (Rp 113,668) | Rp 65,894 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 22 (Rp 811,812) | Rp 680,041 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 13 (Rp 480,907) | Rp 422,463 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (Rp 1,452,850) | Rp 1,072,100 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 48 (Rp 1,768,077) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,141 (Rp 224,917,760) | Rp 486,176,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.242 (Rp 8,874) | Rp 8,964 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 (Rp 580,977) | Rp 228,023 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 124% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.548 (Rp 129,953) | Rp 29,297 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 5.003 (Rp 183,228) | Rp 59,151 | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 16 (Rp 579,252) | Rp 256,292 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 2.257 (Rp 82,658) | Rp 80,956 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.520 (Rp 55,668) | Rp 22,650 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.715 (Rp 62,821) | Rp 44,295 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.929 (Rp 34,011) | Rp 22,030 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.659 (Rp 60,766) | Rp 12,336 | + 393% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.060 (Rp 148,701) | Rp 81,128 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 6 (Rp 224,787) | Rp 176,169 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (Rp 274,819) | Rp 104,243 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 120 (Rp 4,394,985) | Rp 650,328 | + 576% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 35 (Rp 1,287,786) | Rp 367,409 | + 251% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 1.800 (Rp 65,925) | Rp 133,391 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.951 (Rp 71,464) | Rp 36,857 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.892 (Rp 142,526) | Rp 48,222 | + 196% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (Rp 5,786,730) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.041 (Rp 1,508) | Rp 1,787 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 30 (Rp 1,098,746) | Rp 604,695 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.681 (Rp 61,555) | Rp 28,427 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,177 prices entered by 154 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Oman is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia
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