Cost of living in Oman compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Oman | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 10 (11,541 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 344% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.010 (3,614 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 2.000 (2,401 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 1.000 (1,201 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.000 (1,201 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.532 (1,840 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 (1,081 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.336 (1,604 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (572 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.878 (2,255 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 341% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 7 (8,552 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.000 (1,201 ₦) | 621 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.000 (1,201 ₦) | 638 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Oman | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 681 (817,162 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 428 (513,649 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 89 (106,782 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 593 (712,321 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 350 (420,235 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 50 (60,034 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 19 (22,939 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 70 (84,047 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43 (51,910 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.734 (4,483 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.000 (3,602 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Oman | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 15 (17,554 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (18,010 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (48,027 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15 (18,010 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Oman | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 8,124 (9,753,959 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.450 (540 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (30,017 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Oman | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (3,440 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 799% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 2.000 (2,401 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 (14,081 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (4,144 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.474 (2,970 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (2,401 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (1,548 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.000 (2,401 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (4,803 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Oman | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 26 (31,217 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6 (7,653 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 25 (30,017 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (25,474 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 8 (9,605 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.000 (2,401 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.117 (3,743 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 649% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30 (36,020 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (72 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 21 (25,031 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.693 (2,033 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 292% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 420 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria
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