Cost of living in Oman compared to United States
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 10 ($25) | $19 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3.010 ($8) | $10 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 2.000 ($5.19) | $5.78 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 1.000 ($2.60) | $1.08 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.000 ($2.60) | $4.95 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 1.532 ($3.98) | $4.70 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 0.900 ($2.34) | $7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.336 ($3.47) | $4.66 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.476 ($1.24) | $2.49 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.878 ($4.88) | $3.12 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 7 ($18) | $16 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.000 ($2.60) | $2.77 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.000 ($2.60) | $2.98 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 681 ($1,768) | $2,823 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 428 ($1,111) | $2,138 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 89 ($231) | $220 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 593 ($1,541) | $1,886 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 350 ($909) | $1,441 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 50 ($130) | $146 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 19 ($50) | $64 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 70 ($182) | $295 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43 ($112) | $133 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.734 ($10) | $14 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.000 ($8) | $31 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 15 ($38) | $54 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15 ($39) | $45 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 40 ($104) | $93 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15 ($39) | $119 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 8,124 ($21,100) | $27,910 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.450 ($1.17) | $1.05 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 ($65) | $79 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.865 ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 2.000 ($5.19) | $21 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 12 ($30) | $140 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 ($9) | $8 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.474 ($6) | $4.80 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 ($5.19) | $6 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 ($3.35) | $4.72 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.000 ($5.19) | $2.25 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.000 ($10) | $27 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Oman | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 26 ($68) | $55 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 6 ($17) | $28 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 25 ($65) | $195 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 21 ($55) | $89 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 8 ($21) | $14 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.000 ($5.19) | $5.21 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.117 ($8) | $6 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30 ($78) | $554 | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 ($0.16) | $0.21 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 21 ($54) | $54 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.693 ($4.40) | $10 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,868 prices entered by 2,832 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 20% cheaper than in United States
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