Cost of living in Oman compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.847 ($13) | $15 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.435 ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.181 ($3.07) | $4.33 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.886 ($2.30) | $0.88 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.540 ($4.00) | $2.98 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.000 ($2.60) | $4.04 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.827 ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.445 ($3.75) | $3.36 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.404 ($3.65) | $1.77 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.936 ($8) | $3.16 | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 13 ($33) | $14 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.440 ($3.74) | $1.94 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.300 ($0.78) | $2.04 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 834 ($2,167) | $2,261 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 319 ($829) | $1,626 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 52 ($136) | $176 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 292 ($759) | $1,630 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 224 ($583) | $1,157 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 30 ($78) | $109 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 25 ($64) | $47 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 123 ($319) | $296 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 41 ($107) | $118 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.199 ($8) | $11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.126 ($8) | $22 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 22 ($58) | $49 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 12 ($32) | $45 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 45 ($116) | $86 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 48 ($125) | $112 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,167 ($18,614) | $22,927 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.269 ($0.70) | $0.75 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 ($41) | $81 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.548 ($9) | $7 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 5.003 ($13) | $20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 15 ($40) | $111 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 2.257 ($5.86) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.520 ($3.95) | $3.56 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.715 ($4.45) | $5.11 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.094 ($2.84) | $3.57 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.659 ($4.31) | $1.83 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.502 ($12) | $22 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 12 ($32) | $45 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 ($20) | $25 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 22 ($58) | $222 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 25 ($64) | $74 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 ($24) | $12 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.228 ($5.79) | $4.84 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.874 ($10) | $5.82 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 163 ($422) | $397 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.041 ($0.11) | $0.19 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 17 ($44) | $53 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.701 ($4.42) | $8 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43,650 prices entered by 5,588 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 19% cheaper than in United States
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