Cost of living in Oman compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 44% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Oman | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.496 (kr 56) | kr 188 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.666 (kr 60) | kr 115 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.358 (kr 30) | kr 65 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.593 (kr 13) | kr 20 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.691 (kr 38) | kr 43 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.452 (kr 10) | kr 34 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.427 (kr 32) | kr 56 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.930 (kr 21) | kr 30 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.563 (kr 13) | kr 22 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.820 (kr 41) | kr 32 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 (kr 174) | kr 149 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.449 (kr 32) | kr 38 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.409 (kr 9) | kr 27 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Oman | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 466 (kr 10,420) | kr 16,623 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 303 (kr 6,776) | kr 13,026 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 62 (kr 1,397) | kr 1,524 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 241 (kr 5,396) | kr 10,691 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 161 (kr 3,603) | kr 8,180 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 36 (kr 802) | kr 943 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 30 (kr 670) | kr 487 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 217 (kr 4,856) | kr 4,335 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36 (kr 799) | kr 1,657 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.653 (kr 82) | kr 140 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.441 (kr 77) | kr 292 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 40% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Oman | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16 (kr 357) | kr 943 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 (kr 360) | kr 483 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 29 (kr 649) | kr 997 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (kr 601) | kr 1,376 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 57% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Oman | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,644 (kr 170,892) | kr 332,224 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.213 (kr 4.76) | kr 16 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 (kr 304) | kr 784 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| Oman | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4.516 (kr 101) | kr 59 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (kr 166) | kr 165 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 16 (kr 353) | kr 286 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (kr 77) | kr 54 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.203 (kr 49) | kr 50 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (kr 45) | kr 40 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (kr 29) | kr 22 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.476 (kr 33) | kr 24 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.057 (kr 91) | kr 466 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 35% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Oman | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (kr 164) | kr 599 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (kr 159) | kr 277 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (kr 1,718) | kr 1,812 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 23 (kr 508) | kr 878 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (kr 191) | kr 158 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.902 (kr 43) | kr 45 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.545 (kr 79) | kr 95 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (kr 3,532) | kr 6,312 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (kr 1.34) | kr 1.05 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 21 (kr 466) | kr 456 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.877 (kr 42) | kr 138 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
22.357
NOK
/
OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 995 prices entered by 108 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 40% cheaper than in Norway
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