Cost of living in Oman compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 172% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 172% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.496 (₨1,146) | ₨460 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.666 (₨1,224) | ₨730 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.358 (₨623) | ₨237 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.593 (₨272) | ₨123 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.691 (₨776) | ₨168 | + 361% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.452 (₨207) | ₨85 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.427 (₨655) | ₨648 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.930 (₨427) | ₨157 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.552 (₨253) | ₨47 | + 438% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.820 (₨835) | ₨223 | + 275% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 (₨3,569) | ₨1,889 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.449 (₨665) | ₨144 | + 363% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.409 (₨188) | ₨72 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 197% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 466 (₨213,951) | ₨54,405 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 303 (₨139,120) | ₨36,675 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 62 (₨28,686) | ₨12,437 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 241 (₨110,789) | ₨50,399 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 161 (₨73,981) | ₨46,759 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 36 (₨16,465) | ₨13,558 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 30 (₨13,760) | ₨2,491 | + 452% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 217 (₨99,700) | ₨47,868 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36 (₨16,409) | ₨17,360 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.653 (₨1,677) | ₨826 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.441 (₨1,579) | ₨654 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16 (₨7,325) | ₨3,317 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 (₨7,384) | ₨5,876 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 29 (₨13,316) | ₨13,241 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (₨12,345) | ₨8,069 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,644 (₨3,508,844) | ₨1,996,870 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.213 (₨98) | ₨135 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 (₨6,247) | ₨2,592 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 160% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4.516 (₨2,073) | ₨440 | + 372% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (₨3,406) | ₨356 | + 856% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 16 (₨7,238) | ₨1,396 | + 419% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (₨1,584) | ₨1,267 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.203 (₨1,011) | ₨764 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (₨918) | ₨455 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (₨592) | ₨250 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.476 (₨677) | ₨124 | + 448% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.057 (₨1,862) | ₨528 | + 253% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 174% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (₨3,368) | ₨1,488 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (₨3,274) | ₨1,150 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (₨35,277) | ₨2,411 | + 1363% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 23 (₨10,439) | ₨3,400 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (₨3,921) | ₨720 | + 444% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.902 (₨873) | ₨426 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.545 (₨1,627) | ₨499 | + 226% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (₨72,529) | ₨68,038 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (₨28) | ₨4.57 | + 503% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 20 (₨9,020) | ₨3,574 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.476 (₨1,137) | ₨258 | + 341% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,091 prices entered by 353 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
459.045
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Cost of living in Oman is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan
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