Cost of living in Oman compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 1.933 ($5.02) | $17 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.568 ($7) | $9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.404 ($3.65) | $5.11 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.566 ($1.47) | $0.99 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 0.788 ($2.05) | $3.34 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.341 ($0.89) | $4.43 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.427 ($3.71) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.824 ($2.14) | $3.93 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 ($1.24) | $1.92 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.666 ($4.33) | $3.30 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 ($20) | $16 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 0.690 ($1.79) | $2.26 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.456 ($1.19) | $2.47 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 466 ($1,211) | $2,517 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 303 ($787) | $1,960 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 62 ($162) | $204 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 241 ($627) | $1,774 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 161 ($419) | $1,342 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 36 ($93) | $139 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 31 ($80) | $56 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 217 ($564) | $300 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36 ($93) | $135 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.653 ($9) | $12 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2.767 ($7) | $27 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16 ($41) | $51 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 ($42) | $46 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 29 ($75) | $92 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 ($70) | $120 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,644 ($19,861) | $25,474 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.217 ($0.56) | $1.06 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 ($35) | $77 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 ($7) | $7 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 ($19) | $19 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 15 ($39) | $125 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 ($9) | $7 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.375 ($6) | $4.17 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 ($5.20) | $5.50 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 ($3.35) | $4.18 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.476 ($3.83) | $2.05 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 ($10) | $25 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 ($19) | $49 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 ($19) | $27 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 ($200) | $196 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 12 ($32) | $84 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 ($22) | $13 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.888 ($4.91) | $5.19 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.545 ($9) | $6 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 ($411) | $492 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 ($0.16) | $0.17 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 15 ($40) | $53 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 2.562 ($7) | $9 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,292 prices entered by 2,637 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.598
USD
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OMR
Cost of living in Oman is 37% cheaper than in United States
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