Cost of living in Oman compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 55% | |||
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Food in Oman is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.990 (Rp 126,957) | Rp 55,068 | + 131% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.858 (Rp 121,343) | Rp 58,183 | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.233 (Rp 52,359) | Rp 31,308 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.700 (Rp 29,731) | Rp 23,300 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.921 (Rp 39,090) | Rp 30,367 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.799 (Rp 33,928) | Rp 14,479 | + 134% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.628 (Rp 69,100) | Rp 67,619 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.284 (Rp 54,500) | Rp 46,085 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.640 (Rp 27,156) | Rp 20,806 | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.886 (Rp 80,076) | Rp 34,093 | + 135% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 7 (Rp 278,082) | Rp 344,694 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.834 (Rp 35,419) | Rp 18,823 | + 88% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.357 (Rp 15,168) | Rp 14,432 | + 5% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Oman is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 448 (Rp 19,023,447) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 324 (Rp 13,741,909) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 30 (Rp 1,254,988) | Rp 2,034,370 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 340 (Rp 14,435,820) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 129 (Rp 5,484,978) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 19 (Rp 806,262) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (Rp 1,073,493) | Rp 378,883 | + 183% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 97 (Rp 4,105,383) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (Rp 1,073,981) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.525 (Rp 107,177) | Rp 91,402 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 4.000 (Rp 169,816) | Rp 80,207 | + 112% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Oman is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 17 (Rp 731,581) | Rp 759,724 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 17 (Rp 708,796) | Rp 458,661 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 38 (Rp 1,634,417) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 17 (Rp 725,306) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 44% | |
Transportation | + 191% | |||
Transportation in Oman is 191% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 11,452 (Rp 486,183,769) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.273 (Rp 11,573) | Rp 12,334 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 37 (Rp 1,584,623) | Rp 199,904 | + 693% | |
Personal Care | + 187% | |||
Personal Care in Oman is 187% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.000 (Rp 42,454) | Rp 22,456 | + 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 3.607 (Rp 153,128) | Rp 96,147 | + 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 17 (Rp 707,900) | Rp 275,446 | + 157% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.000 (Rp 127,362) | Rp 66,604 | + 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 3.252 (Rp 138,048) | Rp 26,592 | + 419% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.500 (Rp 63,681) | Rp 33,023 | + 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (Rp 54,742) | Rp 27,953 | + 96% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.756 (Rp 117,018) | Rp 12,305 | + 851% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (Rp 169,816) | Rp 84,361 | + 101% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Oman is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Oman | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 6 (Rp 255,087) | Rp 261,890 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (Rp 334,809) | Rp 104,570 | + 220% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 16 (Rp 680,165) | Rp 379,769 | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 12 (Rp 509,449) | Rp 149,637 | + 240% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.431 (Rp 60,736) | Rp 38,584 | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.956 (Rp 125,477) | Rp 50,891 | + 147% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 239 (Rp 10,146,518) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (Rp 2,547) | Rp 2,388 | + 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 12 (Rp 508,510) | Rp 433,566 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.016 (Rp 85,599) | Rp 42,633 | + 101% | |
TOTAL | + 79% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia
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