Cost of living in Oman compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 115% | |||
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Food in Oman is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.659 (₨2,651) | ₨831 | + 219% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.991 (₨2,168) | ₨1,067 | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.235 (₨895) | ₨486 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.700 (₨507) | ₨226 | + 125% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.989 (₨717) | ₨323 | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.664 (₨481) | ₨171 | + 182% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.713 (₨1,241) | ₨945 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.233 (₨894) | ₨292 | + 206% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.460 (₨333) | ₨97 | + 244% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.630 (₨1,181) | ₨630 | + 88% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.823 (₨4,220) | ₨2,705 | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.827 (₨599) | ₨253 | + 136% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.345 (₨250) | ₨150 | + 67% | |
Housing | + 175% | |||
Housing in Oman is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 470 (₨340,786) | ₨114,506 | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 293 (₨212,155) | ₨72,564 | + 192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 32 (₨23,240) | ₨24,768 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 343 (₨248,361) | ₨81,992 | + 203% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 109 (₨78,950) | ₨49,088 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 19 (₨13,905) | ₨20,612 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 (₨18,117) | ₨2,457 | + 637% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 100 (₨72,203) | ₨66,138 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 (₨21,428) | ₨30,635 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.199 (₨2,318) | ₨1,176 | + 97% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 4.538 (₨3,289) | ₨1,814 | + 81% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Oman is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 21 (₨15,312) | ₨3,685 | + 316% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 (₨11,829) | ₨9,758 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 (₨28,105) | ₨12,486 | + 125% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 30 (₨21,624) | ₨12,018 | + 80% | |
Transportation | + 211% | |||
Transportation in Oman is 211% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 11,096 (₨8,041,266) | ₨3,213,340 | + 150% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.267 (₨194) | ₨272 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 28 (₨20,336) | ₨3,201 | + 535% | |
Personal Care | + 238% | |||
Personal Care in Oman is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.196 (₨867) | ₨219 | + 296% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 4.029 (₨2,919) | ₨697 | + 319% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 18 (₨13,088) | ₨3,678 | + 256% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.593 (₨2,604) | ₨812 | + 221% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 3.046 (₨2,207) | ₨591 | + 274% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.099 (₨1,521) | ₨560 | + 172% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.600 (₨435) | ₨409 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.698 (₨1,955) | ₨244 | + 700% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.514 (₨3,271) | ₨629 | + 420% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Oman is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 8 (₨5,674) | ₨3,554 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (₨5,721) | ₨1,815 | + 215% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 40 (₨28,987) | ₨6,844 | + 324% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 17 (₨12,459) | ₨7,013 | + 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 10 (₨7,595) | ₨2,877 | + 164% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.743 (₨1,263) | ₨562 | + 125% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.715 (₨2,692) | ₨1,033 | + 161% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 370 (₨268,163) | ₨149,999 | + 79% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.120 (₨87) | ₨255 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 12 (₨8,936) | ₨4,456 | + 101% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.099 (₨1,521) | ₨574 | + 165% | |
TOTAL | + 100% |

These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan
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