Cost of living in Oman compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 189% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.919 (₨2,106) | ₨723 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.225 (₨2,327) | ₨814 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 2.000 (₨1,443) | ₨286 | + 404% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.814 (₨587) | ₨152 | + 287% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.788 (₨568) | ₨247 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.633 (₨457) | ₨135 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 (₨649) | ₨942 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.862 (₨622) | ₨239 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (₨344) | ₨81 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.068 (₨1,493) | ₨537 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.000 (₨3,608) | ₨2,196 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.690 (₨498) | ₨196 | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.456 (₨329) | ₨91 | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 210% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 413 (₨297,998) | ₨108,114 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 272 (₨196,277) | ₨59,217 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 126 (₨90,662) | ₨29,806 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 305 (₨220,261) | ₨75,150 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 350 (₨252,581) | ₨49,593 | + 409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 50 (₨36,083) | ₨25,724 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (₨15,700) | ₨2,326 | + 575% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 70 (₨50,516) | ₨56,359 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43 (₨31,200) | ₨26,964 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 4.500 (₨3,247) | ₨1,379 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.000 (₨2,165) | ₨1,763 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 9 (₨6,495) | ₨3,311 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (₨10,825) | ₨5,017 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (₨28,866) | ₨9,965 | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15 (₨10,825) | ₨15,708 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 4,500 (₨3,247,467) | ₨3,245,060 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 (₨157) | ₨231 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨5,123 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 189% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (₨2,068) | ₨749 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (₨5,354) | ₨1,242 | + 331% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 (₨8,464) | ₨2,032 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (₨2,491) | ₨673 | + 270% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.474 (₨1,785) | ₨743 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (₨1,443) | ₨796 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (₨931) | ₨400 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.000 (₨1,443) | ₨260 | + 455% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (₨2,887) | ₨1,148 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Oman | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (₨5,295) | ₨9,721 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6.000 (₨4,330) | ₨1,757 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (₨55,459) | ₨2,863 | + 1837% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 14 (₨10,232) | ₨10,233 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (₨6,165) | ₨3,759 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.888 (₨1,362) | ₨638 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 1.000 (₨722) | ₨510 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30 (₨21,650) | ₨79,985 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (₨43) | ₨3.23 | + 1240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 27 (₨19,485) | ₨4,354 | + 348% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.601 (₨1,155) | ₨288 | + 301% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,557 prices entered by 391 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan
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