Cost of living in Oman compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Oman | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.661 (14,695 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.988 (11,993 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.236 (4,963 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.738 (2,963 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.988 (3,964 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.671 (2,692 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.710 (6,863 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.235 (4,958 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.436 (1,750 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.637 (6,570 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 534% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.845 (23,466 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.807 (3,241 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.345 (1,385 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Oman | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 464 (1,863,511 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 294 (1,179,379 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 34 (136,646 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 335 (1,343,127 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 112 (449,178 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (83,665 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 24 (96,996 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 100 (399,477 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 (118,456 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.491 (14,013 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 539% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 4.529 (18,180 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 509% | |
| Clothes | + 291% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 291% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Oman | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 21 (84,106 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 394% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 (65,780 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 319% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (155,508 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 28 (111,059 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 157% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Oman | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 11,078 (44,471,436 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 789% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.270 (1,082 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 24 (97,342 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 268% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 268% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Oman | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.189 (4,774 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 4.015 (16,118 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 812% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 18 (72,790 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 313% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.571 (14,336 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 3.074 (12,342 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 606% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.074 (8,326 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.600 (2,409 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.704 (10,854 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 711% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.492 (18,032 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 397% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Oman | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 10 (40,088 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (30,801 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 40 (160,573 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 955% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 17 (68,625 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 11 (42,403 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 834% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.727 (6,932 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.672 (14,739 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 937% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 308 (1,235,913 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 314% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.120 (482 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 13 (51,252 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.933 (7,760 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 534 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Oman is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria
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