Cost of living in Oman compared to Ireland
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Oman is 5% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Oman | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.373 (€13) | €17 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.633 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 2.000 (€4.77) | €5.43 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.935 (€2.23) | €1.40 | + 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.000 (€2.38) | €4.65 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.532 (€3.65) | €2.98 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 (€2.15) | €6 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.336 (€3.18) | €2.73 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (€1.13) | €1.68 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.878 (€4.48) | €2.83 | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.731 (€14) | €14 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.000 (€2.38) | €2.91 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.000 (€2.38) | €1.78 | + 34% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Oman is 36% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Oman | Ireland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 618 (€1,472) | €2,691 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 397 (€946) | €2,078 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 37 (€88) | €252 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 408 (€972) | €1,886 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 168 (€400) | €1,464 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 50 (€119) | €167 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 21 (€50) | €40 | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 92 (€219) | €374 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43 (€103) | €111 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.948 (€9) | €12 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 14 (€33) | €16 | + 110% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Oman is 36% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Oman | Ireland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 15 (€35) | €90 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (€36) | €46 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (€95) | €101 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15 (€36) | €103 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Oman is 27% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Oman | Ireland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 8,064 (€19,220) | €30,083 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.303 (€0.72) | €1.73 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (€60) | €74 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Oman is 24% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Oman | Ireland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 2.000 (€4.77) | €17 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 (€28) | €64 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (€8) | €5.54 | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.474 (€5.90) | €4.48 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (€4.77) | €7 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (€3.07) | €2.77 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.000 (€4.77) | €3.03 | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (€10) | €22 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Oman is 33% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Oman | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 26 (€62) | €55 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6 (€15) | €24 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 25 (€60) | €206 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (€49) | €100 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 8 (€19) | €13 | + 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 3.986 (€10) | €3.70 | + 157% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.391 (€5.70) | €7 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30 (€72) | €748 | - 90% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (€0.14) | €0.33 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 19 (€46) | €56 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 5.203 (€12) | €15 | - 18% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 975 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 28% cheaper than in Ireland
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