Cost of living in Oman compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.626 (4,572 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.134 (3,097 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.515 (1,497 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.824 (814 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.885 (1,863 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.794 (785 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.824 (2,791 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.421 (1,405 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.127 (1,114 ₦) | 849 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.938 (2,904 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 560% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 12 (11,752 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.665 (1,646 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 396% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.886 (876 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 600 (593,443 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 360 (356,060 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 48 (47,894 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 388 (383,859 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 264 (261,036 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 35 (34,427 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 23 (22,736 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 189 (186,678 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46 (45,032 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.623 (3,580 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.519 (3,478 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 17 (17,004 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 14 (13,798 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (38,343 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 50 (49,176 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,261 (7,176,711 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.221 (219 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 19 (19,133 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4.093 (4,045 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (7,092 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 17 (16,527 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (3,411 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.203 (2,177 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (1,977 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (1,274 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.476 (1,459 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.057 (4,010 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (7,251 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (7,585 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (75,952 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | + 345% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 33 (32,481 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (8,443 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 236% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.188 (2,163 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 6 (6,093 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 1425% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (156,157 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 35 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 28 (28,086 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.920 (1,898 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 736 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria
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