- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.594 (3,384 ₦) | 2,460 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.203 (2,075 ₦) | 1,906 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.660 (1,563 ₦) | 1,007 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.673 (634 ₦) | 832 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.127 (1,061 ₦) | 593 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.674 (634 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.343 (2,206 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.143 (1,077 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.711 (669 ₦) | 845 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.390 (1,308 ₦) | 345 ₦ | + 279% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.377 (5,062 ₦) | 2,404 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.507 (478 ₦) | 380 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.313 (295 ₦) | 369 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 474 (445,916 ₦) | 332,937 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 326 (307,115 ₦) | 203,059 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 (27,548 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 357 (336,282 ₦) | 216,517 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 224 (210,976 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (19,732 ₦) | 17,516 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (21,089 ₦) | 5,493 ₦ | + 284% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 156 (147,045 ₦) | 117,048 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (23,526 ₦) | 38,623 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.783 (2,620 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.100 (2,918 ₦) | 1,491 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 27 (25,062 ₦) | 6,183 ₦ | + 305% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 22 (20,793 ₦) | 9,445 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 (32,954 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 33 (31,385 ₦) | 26,338 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 1% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,500 (6,120,118 ₦) | 6,199,200 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.216 (203 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 12 (11,110 ₦) | 11,380 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.828 (3,604 ₦) | 1,672 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (8,725 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 351% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (7,768 ₦) | 7,629 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (3,020 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 (1,751 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 (1,812 ₦) | 1,483 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 (964 ₦) | 417 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 (1,064 ₦) | 439 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 (2,150 ₦) | 1,439 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (11,089 ₦) | 5,811 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (6,479 ₦) | 3,170 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 67 (63,301 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 263% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (19,620 ₦) | 16,701 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.814 (4,533 ₦) | 2,468 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.114 (1,990 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.319 (3,125 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 502% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 191 (179,837 ₦) | 231,505 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (367 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 1221% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 24 (22,520 ₦) | 14,221 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.657 (1,560 ₦) | 453 ₦ | + 244% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
941.557
NGN
/
OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,920 prices entered by 203 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria
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