- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 51% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.367 (kr 74) | kr 222 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.245 (kr 49) | kr 110 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.660 (kr 36) | kr 72 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.673 (kr 15) | kr 18 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.127 (kr 25) | kr 50 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.674 (kr 15) | kr 34 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.343 (kr 51) | kr 61 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.143 (kr 25) | kr 27 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.711 (kr 16) | kr 19 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.390 (kr 30) | kr 31 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.377 (kr 118) | kr 166 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.578 (kr 13) | kr 37 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.341 (kr 7) | kr 22 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 44% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 492 (kr 10,793) | kr 20,496 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 321 (kr 7,046) | kr 14,536 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 30 (kr 667) | kr 2,081 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 381 (kr 8,350) | kr 13,327 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 218 (kr 4,788) | kr 10,869 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 24 (kr 521) | kr 1,266 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (kr 489) | kr 335 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 148 (kr 3,237) | kr 3,611 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (kr 548) | kr 853 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.783 (kr 61) | kr 150 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2.761 (kr 61) | kr 268 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 20% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 27 (kr 585) | kr 1,034 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21 (kr 459) | kr 438 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36 (kr 784) | kr 1,106 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 29 (kr 642) | kr 1,521 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 56% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,157 (kr 135,100) | kr 342,002 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.207 (kr 4.53) | kr 15 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 (kr 340) | kr 731 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 16% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.013 (kr 66) | kr 56 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (kr 203) | kr 212 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (kr 181) | kr 460 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (kr 70) | kr 41 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.640 (kr 58) | kr 40 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.249 (kr 49) | kr 42 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.881 (kr 19) | kr 23 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.301 (kr 29) | kr 27 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.153 (kr 47) | kr 354 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 9% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 11 (kr 237) | kr 498 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (kr 150) | kr 254 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 52 (kr 1,141) | kr 910 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (kr 469) | kr 905 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 6 (kr 137) | kr 132 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.323 (kr 51) | kr 48 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.319 (kr 73) | kr 87 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 192 (kr 4,213) | kr 4,463 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (kr 9) | kr 2.23 | + 284% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 27 (kr 593) | kr 502 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.480 (kr 32) | kr 120 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.942
NOK
/
OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,058 prices entered by 306 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 39% cheaper than in Norway
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