- Cost of Living
- Oman
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.007 ($10) | $14 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.013 ($5.23) | $8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.625 ($4.22) | $4.54 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.588 ($1.53) | $0.89 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.237 ($3.21) | $3.18 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.566 ($1.47) | $4.03 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.741 ($4.52) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.003 ($2.60) | $3.34 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.747 ($1.94) | $1.60 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.154 ($3.00) | $3.43 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 4.708 ($12) | $15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.381 ($0.99) | $1.91 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.313 ($0.81) | $2.13 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 474 ($1,230) | $2,041 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 326 ($847) | $1,582 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 ($76) | $177 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 406 ($1,055) | $1,583 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 224 ($582) | $1,130 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 ($54) | $121 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 ($58) | $48 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 156 ($406) | $334 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 ($65) | $119 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.783 ($7) | $11 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.100 ($8) | $23 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 22% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 27 ($69) | $47 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 22 ($57) | $45 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 ($91) | $85 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 33 ($87) | $114 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,583 ($17,100) | $22,355 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 ($0.56) | $0.77 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 12 ($31) | $85 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.828 ($10) | $7 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 ($24) | $19 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 ($21) | $112 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 ($8) | $7 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 ($4.83) | $3.50 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 ($5.00) | $5.11 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 ($2.66) | $3.47 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 ($2.93) | $1.86 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 ($5.93) | $21 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 26% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 ($31) | $45 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 ($18) | $25 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 51 ($132) | $172 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 ($54) | $79 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.814 ($13) | $12 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.114 ($5.49) | $4.87 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.319 ($9) | $5.89 | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 191 ($496) | $425 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 ($1.01) | $0.34 | + 202% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 24 ($62) | $54 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.657 ($4.30) | $8 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.597
USD
/
OMR
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Cost of living in Oman is 25% cheaper than in United States
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