Cost of living in Oman compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.126 (₨2,059) | ₨591 | + 248% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.107 (₨846) | ₨646 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.105 (₨444) | ₨246 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.663 (₨266) | ₨108 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.584 (₨636) | ₨123 | + 419% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.624 (₨652) | ₨116 | + 464% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.524 (₨612) | ₨476 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.222 (₨491) | ₨180 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.599 (₨241) | ₨46 | + 419% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.506 (₨605) | ₨356 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 (₨3,395) | ₨2,599 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.884 (₨355) | ₨124 | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.350 (₨141) | ₨57 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 243% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 243% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 811 (₨325,769) | ₨54,361 | + 499% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 401 (₨160,951) | ₨36,571 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 21 (₨8,301) | ₨9,346 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 365 (₨146,568) | ₨45,679 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 251 (₨100,897) | ₨30,170 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13 (₨5,150) | ₨7,326 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 26 (₨10,566) | ₨2,470 | + 328% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 118 (₨47,455) | ₨38,520 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 38 (₨15,376) | ₨12,272 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.274 (₨913) | ₨568 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 4.230 (₨1,699) | ₨803 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 19 (₨7,486) | ₨2,038 | + 267% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 17 (₨6,690) | ₨3,629 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 (₨12,078) | ₨6,374 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (₨10,748) | ₨5,563 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,242 (₨2,506,825) | ₨2,042,570 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.276 (₨111) | ₨110 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 13 (₨5,409) | ₨2,007 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.736 (₨697) | ₨316 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 5.771 (₨2,318) | ₨419 | + 453% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (₨3,385) | ₨1,574 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1.879 (₨755) | ₨514 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.391 (₨559) | ₨301 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.367 (₨549) | ₨302 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.880 (₨353) | ₨206 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.179 (₨473) | ₨128 | + 271% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.935 (₨1,179) | ₨388 | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 14 (₨5,439) | ₨1,468 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (₨3,302) | ₨1,238 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 16 (₨6,606) | ₨3,790 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 23 (₨9,151) | ₨3,579 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.080 (₨1,639) | ₨885 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.021 (₨812) | ₨331 | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.883 (₨1,158) | ₨551 | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 163 (₨65,303) | ₨55,804 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.041 (₨17) | ₨4.62 | + 258% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 17 (₨6,730) | ₨4,685 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.296 (₨922) | ₨217 | + 324% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,266 prices entered by 509 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan
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