Cost of living in Oman compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.847 (4,878 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.435 (2,451 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.181 (1,189 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.886 (892 ₦) | 749 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.540 (1,550 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.000 (1,006 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.827 (2,845 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.445 (1,455 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.404 (1,413 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.936 (2,955 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 811% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 13 (12,774 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 330% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.440 (1,450 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 332% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.300 (302 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 834 (839,867 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 319 (321,262 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 52 (52,628 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 292 (294,033 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 224 (225,823 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 30 (30,363 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (24,852 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 123 (123,424 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 41 (41,582 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.199 (3,220 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.126 (3,146 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 22 (22,309 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 342% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 12 (12,497 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 45 (44,929 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 319% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 48 (48,588 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,167 (7,213,366 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.269 (271 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 (15,966 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.548 (3,571 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 377% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 5.003 (5,035 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 15 (15,527 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 2.257 (2,271 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.520 (1,530 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.715 (1,726 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.094 (1,101 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.659 (1,670 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 321% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.502 (4,531 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (12,327 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (7,588 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 22 (22,637 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 25 (24,739 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (9,317 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.228 (2,243 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.874 (3,899 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 966% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 163 (163,649 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.041 (41 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 17 (16,867 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.701 (1,712 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,422 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria
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