Cost of living in Oman compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Oman | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.659 (¥1,355) | ¥1,013 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.991 (¥1,108) | ¥808 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.235 (¥457) | ¥613 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.700 (¥259) | ¥220 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.989 (¥366) | ¥323 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.664 (¥246) | ¥613 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.713 (¥635) | ¥1,107 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.233 (¥457) | ¥766 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.460 (¥170) | ¥468 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.630 (¥604) | ¥304 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.823 (¥2,157) | ¥1,290 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.827 (¥306) | ¥218 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.345 (¥128) | ¥191 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Oman | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 470 (¥174,198) | ¥365,082 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 293 (¥108,446) | ¥197,136 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 32 (¥11,879) | ¥19,132 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 343 (¥126,954) | ¥156,916 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 109 (¥40,356) | ¥102,459 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 19 (¥7,108) | ¥8,349 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (¥9,261) | ¥4,448 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 100 (¥36,908) | ¥74,559 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 (¥10,953) | ¥25,414 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.199 (¥1,185) | ¥1,338 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 4.538 (¥1,681) | ¥2,815 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Oman | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 21 (¥7,827) | ¥8,708 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 (¥6,047) | ¥5,103 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (¥14,366) | ¥9,892 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 30 (¥11,054) | ¥12,189 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Oman | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 11,096 (¥4,110,426) | ¥3,007,320 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.267 (¥99) | ¥174 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 28 (¥10,395) | ¥8,198 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Oman | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.196 (¥443) | ¥2,133 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 4.029 (¥1,492) | ¥2,551 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 18 (¥6,690) | ¥6,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.593 (¥1,331) | ¥1,337 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 3.046 (¥1,128) | ¥930 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.099 (¥778) | ¥622 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.600 (¥222) | ¥224 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.698 (¥999) | ¥188 | + 433% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.514 (¥1,672) | ¥4,604 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Oman | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 8 (¥2,901) | ¥4,908 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (¥2,925) | ¥3,881 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 40 (¥14,817) | ¥7,212 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 17 (¥6,369) | ¥8,269 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 10 (¥3,882) | ¥1,244 | + 212% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.743 (¥646) | ¥547 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.715 (¥1,376) | ¥674 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 370 (¥137,076) | ¥51,659 | + 165% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.120 (¥44) | ¥52 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 12 (¥4,568) | ¥9,530 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.099 (¥778) | ¥602 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 713 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is about the same as in Japan
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