- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 52% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.594 (kr 77) | kr 220 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.203 (kr 47) | kr 114 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.660 (kr 35) | kr 73 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.673 (kr 14) | kr 19 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.127 (kr 24) | kr 50 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.674 (kr 14) | kr 32 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.343 (kr 50) | kr 63 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.143 (kr 24) | kr 28 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.711 (kr 15) | kr 21 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.390 (kr 30) | kr 31 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.377 (kr 115) | kr 166 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.507 (kr 11) | kr 38 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.313 (kr 7) | kr 22 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 46% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 474 (kr 10,119) | kr 20,550 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 326 (kr 6,969) | kr 14,718 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 (kr 625) | kr 2,890 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 378 (kr 8,078) | kr 13,598 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 224 (kr 4,787) | kr 10,689 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (kr 448) | kr 1,133 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (kr 479) | kr 314 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 156 (kr 3,337) | kr 3,579 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (kr 534) | kr 890 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.783 (kr 59) | kr 158 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.100 (kr 66) | kr 275 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 18% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 27 (kr 569) | kr 1,027 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 22 (kr 472) | kr 432 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 (kr 748) | kr 1,115 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 33 (kr 712) | kr 1,507 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 62% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,500 (kr 138,878) | kr 333,057 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (kr 4.63) | kr 15 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 12 (kr 252) | kr 732 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 23% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.828 (kr 82) | kr 73 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (kr 198) | kr 181 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (kr 176) | kr 443 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (kr 69) | kr 45 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 (kr 40) | kr 39 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 (kr 41) | kr 44 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 (kr 22) | kr 24 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 (kr 24) | kr 28 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 (kr 49) | kr 363 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 6% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (kr 252) | kr 504 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (kr 147) | kr 254 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 67 (kr 1,436) | kr 974 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (kr 445) | kr 889 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.814 (kr 103) | kr 135 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.114 (kr 45) | kr 48 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.319 (kr 71) | kr 87 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 191 (kr 4,081) | kr 4,395 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (kr 8) | kr 2.23 | + 274% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 24 (kr 511) | kr 498 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.657 (kr 35) | kr 121 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.366
NOK
/
OMR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,889 prices entered by 295 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 41% cheaper than in Norway
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