Cost of living in Oman compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Oman is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Oman | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 5.373 (CHF 12) | CHF 27 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.633 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 2.000 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 11 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.935 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 1.81 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.000 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.532 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 4.50 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 10 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.336 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 4.33 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.27 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.878 (CHF 4.33) | CHF 2.33 | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.731 (CHF 13) | CHF 13 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.000 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 2.87 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.000 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 2.35 | - 2% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Oman is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Oman | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 618 (CHF 1,424) | CHF 3,527 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 397 (CHF 915) | CHF 2,866 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 37 (CHF 85) | CHF 205 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 408 (CHF 940) | CHF 2,179 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 168 (CHF 387) | CHF 1,557 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 50 (CHF 115) | CHF 94 | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 21 (CHF 49) | CHF 53 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 92 (CHF 212) | CHF 305 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43 (CHF 100) | CHF 116 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.948 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 14 (CHF 32) | CHF 30 | + 8% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Oman is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Oman | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 15 (CHF 34) | CHF 111 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 (CHF 35) | CHF 64 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 (CHF 92) | CHF 118 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15 (CHF 35) | CHF 184 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Oman is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Oman | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 8,064 (CHF 18,595) | CHF 36,492 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.303 (CHF 0.70) | CHF 1.84 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (CHF 58) | CHF 78 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Oman is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Oman | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 2.000 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 26 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 (CHF 27) | CHF 211 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (CHF 8) | CHF 5.94 | + 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.474 (CHF 5.70) | CHF 4.15 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 7 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 4.35 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.000 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 4.98 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 (CHF 9) | CHF 58 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Oman is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Oman | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 26 (CHF 60) | CHF 71 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6 (CHF 15) | CHF 39 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 25 (CHF 58) | CHF 101 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 (CHF 48) | CHF 125 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 8 (CHF 18) | CHF 17 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 3.986 (CHF 9) | CHF 5.21 | + 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.391 (CHF 5.51) | CHF 7 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30 (CHF 69) | CHF 434 | - 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.33 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 19 (CHF 44) | CHF 88 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 5.203 (CHF 12) | CHF 9 | + 37% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 819 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Oman is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland
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