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Cost of living in Oman compared to United States
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 4.635 ($12) | $14 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.289 ($5.94) | $8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.646 ($4.28) | $4.50 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.709 ($1.84) | $0.88 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.409 ($3.66) | $3.22 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.634 ($1.65) | $3.92 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.844 ($4.79) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.041 ($2.70) | $3.34 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.871 ($2.26) | $1.60 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.257 ($3.27) | $3.72 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.483 ($14) | $15 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.449 ($1.17) | $1.92 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.482 ($1.25) | $2.16 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 555 ($1,440) | $2,044 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 364 ($946) | $1,551 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 29 ($75) | $177 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 418 ($1,084) | $1,531 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 271 ($705) | $1,100 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 21 ($54) | $119 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 23 ($59) | $48 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 172 ($447) | $323 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 29 ($76) | $119 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.927 ($8) | $11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.317 ($9) | $22 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 22 ($57) | $47 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 24 ($61) | $44 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 35 ($91) | $86 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 41 ($107) | $114 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,167 ($16,014) | $22,305 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.220 ($0.57) | $0.78 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 17 ($43) | $85 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 20% 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) | $18 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 ($32) | $111 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 ($8) | $7 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1.860 ($4.83) | $3.45 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.925 ($5.00) | $5.13 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.024 ($2.66) | $3.48 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.130 ($2.93) | $1.85 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.284 ($5.93) | $20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 14 ($35) | $45 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 ($19) | $25 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 24 ($62) | $170 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 31 ($81) | $78 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 4.096 ($11) | $12 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.278 ($5.92) | $4.92 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.305 ($9) | $5.90 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 179 ($464) | $421 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.050 ($0.13) | $0.29 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 25 ($64) | $52 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.963 ($5.10) | $8 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 24% cheaper than in United States
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