- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.635 (4,370 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.194 (2,068 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.646 (1,552 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.709 (668 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.409 (1,328 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.634 (598 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.844 (1,739 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.041 (982 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.871 (821 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.257 (1,186 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 260% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.483 (5,170 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.449 (423 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.482 (454 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 555 (522,890 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 364 (343,338 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 (27,383 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 418 (393,688 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 250 (235,720 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (19,575 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 23 (21,353 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 171 (161,042 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 29 (27,670 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.081 (2,905 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.317 (3,128 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 22 (20,604 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 24 (22,197 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36 (34,179 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 41 (38,894 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,167 (5,814,440 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.219 (207 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 17 (15,558 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 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) | ﷼ 3.828 (3,609 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (8,737 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 402% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (7,779 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (3,024 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 (1,753 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 (1,815 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 (966 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 (1,065 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 (2,153 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 14 (12,847 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (7,012 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 27 (25,394 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 31 (29,255 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.096 (3,862 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.278 (2,148 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.305 (3,116 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 441% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 179 (168,304 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.050 (47 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 25 (23,243 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.963 (1,850 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 291% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
942.882
NGN
/
OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,709 prices entered by 183 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 189% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria