Cost of living in Oman compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 223% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 223% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.141 (₨1,729) | ₨473 | + 265% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.998 (₨1,251) | ₨643 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.543 (₨644) | ₨240 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.824 (₨344) | ₨111 | + 208% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.910 (₨797) | ₨144 | + 453% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.794 (₨332) | ₨91 | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.464 (₨1,028) | ₨670 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.293 (₨540) | ₨154 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.188 (₨496) | ₨52 | + 860% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.936 (₨1,226) | ₨351 | + 249% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 11 (₨4,673) | ₨1,711 | + 173% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.551 (₨647) | ₨131 | + 396% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.351 (₨147) | ₨74 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 204% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 563 (₨235,033) | ₨69,698 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 354 (₨147,960) | ₨39,575 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 51 (₨21,426) | ₨10,992 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 386 (₨161,184) | ₨49,835 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 257 (₨107,355) | ₨32,659 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 38 (₨15,655) | ₨8,932 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 23 (₨9,400) | ₨2,615 | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 196 (₨81,770) | ₨44,544 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 45 (₨18,599) | ₨17,122 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.675 (₨1,534) | ₨627 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.104 (₨1,295) | ₨266 | + 388% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 22 (₨9,252) | ₨3,054 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 13 (₨5,481) | ₨5,408 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (₨16,558) | ₨8,399 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 48 (₨20,151) | ₨5,317 | + 279% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,141 (₨2,563,383) | ₨2,463,580 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.242 (₨101) | ₨108 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 (₨6,621) | ₨1,940 | + 241% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.548 (₨1,481) | ₨260 | + 469% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 5.003 (₨2,088) | ₨616 | + 239% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 16 (₨6,602) | ₨1,704 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 2.257 (₨942) | ₨463 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.520 (₨634) | ₨350 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.715 (₨716) | ₨425 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.929 (₨388) | ₨247 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.659 (₨693) | ₨150 | + 362% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.060 (₨1,695) | ₨480 | + 253% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 6 (₨2,562) | ₨1,765 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (₨3,132) | ₨1,458 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 120 (₨50,090) | ₨2,679 | + 1770% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 35 (₨14,677) | ₨3,622 | + 305% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 1.800 (₨751) | ₨850 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.951 (₨814) | ₨437 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.892 (₨1,624) | ₨451 | + 260% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (₨65,951) | ₨58,894 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.041 (₨17) | ₨35 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 30 (₨12,522) | ₨4,252 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.681 (₨702) | ₨262 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,340 prices entered by 514 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan
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