Cost of living in Oman compared to New Zealand
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Oman is 7% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Oman | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.373 (NZ$23) | NZ$25 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.633 (NZ$16) | NZ$17 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 2.000 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.935 (NZ$3.99) | NZ$2.80 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.000 (NZ$4.27) | NZ$12 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.532 (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 (NZ$3.84) | NZ$8 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.336 (NZ$5.70) | NZ$4.79 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (NZ$2.03) | NZ$4.14 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.878 (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.731 (NZ$24) | NZ$20 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.000 (NZ$4.27) | NZ$4.46 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.000 (NZ$4.27) | NZ$3.26 | + 31% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Oman is 24% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Oman | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 618 (NZ$2,637) | NZ$4,070 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 397 (NZ$1,695) | NZ$3,352 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 37 (NZ$158) | NZ$197 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 408 (NZ$1,740) | NZ$2,492 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 168 (NZ$717) | NZ$2,198 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 50 (NZ$213) | NZ$153 | + 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 21 (NZ$90) | NZ$90 | + 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 92 (NZ$392) | NZ$565 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43 (NZ$185) | NZ$231 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.948 (NZ$17) | NZ$19 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 14 (NZ$60) | NZ$32 | + 88% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Oman is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Oman | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 15 (NZ$62) | NZ$139 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (NZ$64) | NZ$95 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (NZ$171) | NZ$186 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15 (NZ$64) | NZ$225 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Oman is 40% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Oman | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 8,064 (NZ$34,425) | NZ$41,100 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.303 (NZ$1.29) | NZ$2.85 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (NZ$107) | NZ$190 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Oman is 33% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Oman | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (NZ$12) | NZ$10 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 2.000 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.00 | + 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 (NZ$50) | NZ$60 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (NZ$15) | NZ$7 | + 104% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.474 (NZ$11) | NZ$5.35 | + 97% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (NZ$5.50) | NZ$3.09 | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.000 (NZ$9) | NZ$3.99 | + 114% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (NZ$17) | NZ$38 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Oman is 21% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Oman | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 26 (NZ$111) | NZ$70 | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6 (NZ$27) | NZ$43 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 25 (NZ$107) | NZ$180 | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (NZ$88) | NZ$136 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 8 (NZ$34) | NZ$20 | + 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 3.986 (NZ$17) | NZ$5.95 | + 186% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.391 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30 (NZ$128) | NZ$1,526 | - 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (NZ$0.26) | NZ$0.41 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 19 (NZ$82) | NZ$73 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 5.203 (NZ$22) | NZ$40 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 850 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 25% cheaper than in New Zealand
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