- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 53% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.007 (kr 88) | kr 218 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.013 (kr 44) | kr 112 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.625 (kr 36) | kr 72 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.588 (kr 13) | kr 19 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.237 (kr 27) | kr 50 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.566 (kr 12) | kr 30 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.741 (kr 38) | kr 64 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.003 (kr 22) | kr 28 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.747 (kr 16) | kr 21 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.154 (kr 25) | kr 31 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 4.708 (kr 104) | kr 169 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.381 (kr 8) | kr 39 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.313 (kr 7) | kr 23 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 44% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 474 (kr 10,428) | kr 20,346 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 326 (kr 7,182) | kr 14,582 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 (kr 644) | kr 2,707 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 406 (kr 8,946) | kr 13,466 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 224 (kr 4,934) | kr 10,548 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (kr 461) | kr 1,103 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (kr 493) | kr 309 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 156 (kr 3,439) | kr 3,594 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (kr 550) | kr 996 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.783 (kr 61) | kr 134 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.100 (kr 68) | kr 286 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 17% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 27 (kr 586) | kr 1,026 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 22 (kr 486) | kr 440 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 (kr 771) | kr 1,078 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 33 (kr 734) | kr 1,487 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 60% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,583 (kr 144,962) | kr 314,902 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (kr 4.77) | kr 15 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 12 (kr 260) | kr 734 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 16% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.828 (kr 84) | kr 67 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (kr 204) | kr 124 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (kr 182) | kr 471 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (kr 71) | kr 43 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 (kr 41) | kr 40 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 (kr 42) | kr 43 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 (kr 23) | kr 28 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 (kr 25) | kr 28 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 (kr 50) | kr 331 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 6% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (kr 259) | kr 523 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (kr 152) | kr 260 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 51 (kr 1,116) | kr 879 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (kr 459) | kr 874 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.814 (kr 106) | kr 139 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.114 (kr 47) | kr 47 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.319 (kr 73) | kr 86 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 191 (kr 4,206) | kr 4,330 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (kr 9) | kr 2.23 | + 285% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 24 (kr 527) | kr 487 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.657 (kr 36) | kr 122 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
22.020
NOK
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OMR
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Cost of living in Oman is 40% cheaper than in Norway
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