Cost of living in Oman compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.661 ($10) | $22 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.988 ($8) | $12 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.236 ($3.22) | $5.93 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.738 ($1.92) | $1.09 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.988 ($2.57) | $5.62 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.671 ($1.74) | $4.83 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.710 ($4.45) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.235 ($3.21) | $4.23 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.436 ($1.13) | $2.30 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.637 ($4.26) | $3.70 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.845 ($15) | $18 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.807 ($2.10) | $2.94 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.345 ($0.90) | $3.01 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 464 ($1,207) | $3,070 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 294 ($764) | $2,361 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 34 ($89) | $237 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 335 ($870) | $2,222 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 112 ($291) | $1,628 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 ($54) | $168 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 24 ($63) | $62 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 100 ($259) | $251 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30 ($77) | $150 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.491 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 4.529 ($12) | $34 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 21 ($54) | $58 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 ($43) | $49 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 39 ($101) | $106 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 28 ($72) | $141 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 11,078 ($28,812) | $30,916 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.270 ($0.70) | $0.93 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 24 ($63) | $85 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1.189 ($3.09) | $10 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 4.015 ($10) | $24 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 18 ($47) | $167 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.571 ($9) | $10 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 3.074 ($8) | $5.29 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.074 ($5.39) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.600 ($1.56) | $5.05 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.704 ($7) | $2.37 | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.492 ($12) | $31 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 10 ($26) | $61 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 ($20) | $31 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 40 ($104) | $234 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 17 ($44) | $104 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 11 ($27) | $15 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.727 ($4.49) | $6 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.672 ($10) | $8 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 308 ($801) | $464 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.120 ($0.31) | $0.52 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 13 ($33) | $70 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.933 ($5.03) | $11 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,104 prices entered by 1,815 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 40% cheaper than in United States
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