- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 50% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.302 (kr 70) | kr 213 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.155 (kr 46) | kr 107 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.743 (kr 37) | kr 71 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.761 (kr 16) | kr 18 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.280 (kr 27) | kr 48 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.705 (kr 15) | kr 33 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.514 (kr 53) | kr 60 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.143 (kr 24) | kr 27 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.711 (kr 15) | kr 19 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.525 (kr 32) | kr 31 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.667 (kr 120) | kr 159 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.578 (kr 12) | kr 38 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.300 (kr 6) | kr 22 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 50% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 419 (kr 8,884) | kr 20,486 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 284 (kr 6,012) | kr 14,635 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 30 (kr 640) | kr 2,095 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 336 (kr 7,113) | kr 13,336 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 217 (kr 4,597) | kr 10,514 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 23 (kr 477) | kr 1,308 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (kr 464) | kr 321 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 134 (kr 2,830) | kr 3,863 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (kr 530) | kr 979 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.671 (kr 57) | kr 141 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2.774 (kr 59) | kr 244 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 24% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 21 (kr 450) | kr 1,025 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21 (kr 445) | kr 419 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 34 (kr 724) | kr 1,112 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 29 (kr 620) | kr 1,467 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 52% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,833 (kr 123,588) | kr 336,631 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.205 (kr 4.35) | kr 15 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 19 (kr 395) | kr 719 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 17% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.013 (kr 64) | kr 59 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (kr 196) | kr 231 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (kr 175) | kr 305 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (kr 68) | kr 35 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.640 (kr 56) | kr 43 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.249 (kr 48) | kr 50 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.881 (kr 19) | kr 26 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.301 (kr 28) | kr 24 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.153 (kr 46) | kr 321 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 1% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 10 (kr 207) | kr 492 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (kr 143) | kr 255 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 12 (kr 254) | kr 903 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 18 (kr 387) | kr 891 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 6 (kr 137) | kr 131 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.204 (kr 47) | kr 45 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.389 (kr 72) | kr 84 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 205 (kr 4,340) | kr 4,870 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (kr 8) | kr 2.05 | + 303% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 27 (kr 569) | kr 522 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.480 (kr 31) | kr 118 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.186
NOK
/
OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,051 prices entered by 332 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 41% cheaper than in Norway
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