- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.007 (₨1,452) | ₨559 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.013 (₨729) | ₨610 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.625 (₨589) | ₨222 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.588 (₨213) | ₨108 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.237 (₨448) | ₨121 | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.566 (₨205) | ₨80 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.741 (₨631) | ₨439 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.003 (₨363) | ₨154 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.747 (₨271) | ₨40 | + 584% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.154 (₨418) | ₨293 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 4.708 (₨1,706) | ₨2,141 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.381 (₨138) | ₨117 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.313 (₨113) | ₨56 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 154% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 474 (₨171,608) | ₨57,192 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 326 (₨118,191) | ₨36,148 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 (₨10,602) | ₨8,238 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 406 (₨147,210) | ₨44,615 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 224 (₨81,192) | ₨25,516 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 (₨7,594) | ₨6,795 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (₨8,116) | ₨2,646 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 156 (₨56,589) | ₨39,967 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (₨9,054) | ₨11,006 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.783 (₨1,008) | ₨499 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.100 (₨1,123) | ₨1,104 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 27 (₨9,645) | ₨2,600 | + 271% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 22 (₨8,002) | ₨4,026 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 (₨12,682) | ₨6,156 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 33 (₨12,078) | ₨5,351 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,583 (₨2,385,479) | ₨1,833,160 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (₨78) | ₨90 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 (₨5,725) | ₨2,481 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 172% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.828 (₨1,387) | ₨227 | + 510% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (₨3,358) | ₨652 | + 415% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (₨2,989) | ₨2,133 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (₨1,162) | ₨444 | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 (₨674) | ₨275 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 (₨697) | ₨340 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 (₨371) | ₨142 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 (₨409) | ₨109 | + 277% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 (₨828) | ₨637 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 (₨4,268) | ₨1,494 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (₨2,493) | ₨1,128 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 51 (₨18,373) | ₨3,688 | + 398% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (₨7,551) | ₨3,101 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.814 (₨1,744) | ₨526 | + 232% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.114 (₨766) | ₨392 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.319 (₨1,203) | ₨548 | + 120% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 191 (₨69,209) | ₨55,238 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (₨141) | ₨49 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 24 (₨8,667) | ₨4,025 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.657 (₨601) | ₨185 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
362.351
PKR
/
OMR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,754 prices entered by 617 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan
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