Cost of living in Oman compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Oman is 36% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.126 (kr 122) | kr 202 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.107 (kr 50) | kr 119 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.105 (kr 26) | kr 64 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.663 (kr 16) | kr 19 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.584 (kr 38) | kr 48 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.624 (kr 39) | kr 37 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.524 (kr 36) | kr 68 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.222 (kr 29) | kr 31 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.599 (kr 14) | kr 24 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.506 (kr 36) | kr 32 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 (kr 201) | kr 186 | + 8% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.884 (kr 21) | kr 39 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.350 (kr 8) | kr 25 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Oman is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 811 (kr 19,246) | kr 22,376 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 401 (kr 9,509) | kr 16,693 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 21 (kr 490) | kr 2,545 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 365 (kr 8,659) | kr 13,494 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 251 (kr 5,961) | kr 10,818 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 13 (kr 304) | kr 2,688 | - 89% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 26 (kr 624) | kr 257 | + 143% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 118 (kr 2,804) | kr 3,810 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 38 (kr 908) | kr 1,236 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.274 (kr 54) | kr 117 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 4.230 (kr 100) | kr 273 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Oman is 20% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 19 (kr 442) | kr 872 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 17 (kr 395) | kr 347 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 (kr 714) | kr 1,035 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (kr 635) | kr 1,532 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Oman is 55% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,938 (kr 140,896) | kr 322,551 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.223 (kr 5.30) | kr 16 | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 (kr 334) | kr 751 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Oman is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.736 (kr 41) | kr 69 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 5.771 (kr 137) | kr 113 | + 21% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (kr 200) | kr 461 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 1.879 (kr 45) | kr 33 | + 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.391 (kr 33) | kr 40 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.367 (kr 32) | kr 45 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.880 (kr 21) | kr 33 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.179 (kr 28) | kr 26 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.935 (kr 70) | kr 356 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Oman is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 14 (kr 321) | kr 512 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (kr 195) | kr 273 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 16 (kr 390) | kr 1,101 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 23 (kr 541) | kr 908 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.080 (kr 97) | kr 139 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.021 (kr 48) | kr 51 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.865 (kr 68) | kr 90 | - 24% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 163 (kr 3,858) | kr 4,305 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.041 (kr 0.98) | kr 1.48 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 17 (kr 398) | kr 456 | - 13% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.296 (kr 54) | kr 128 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,570 prices entered by 174 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 38% cheaper than in Norway
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