Cost of Living in Oman
Summary of cost of living in Oman:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,876.7 (﷼1,106.1), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $811.2 (﷼311.9), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Oman is, on average, 34.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Oman is, on average, 67.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ﷼2.10 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ﷼10.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ﷼3.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ﷼5.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ﷼5.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ﷼1.92 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ﷼0.32 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ﷼0.11 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ﷼0.87 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ﷼0.43 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ﷼0.35 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ﷼1.07 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ﷼1.39 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ﷼1.20 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ﷼1.86 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ﷼0.56 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ﷼0.35 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ﷼0.40 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ﷼0.22 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ﷼0.21 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ﷼0.21 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ﷼0.62 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ﷼0.25 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ﷼6.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ﷼2.21 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ﷼3.75 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ﷼2.40 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ﷼0.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ﷼30.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ﷼1.25 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ﷼0.80 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ﷼3.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ﷼0.24 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ﷼9,640.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ﷼8,181.25 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ﷼46.43 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ﷼12.36 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ﷼28.70 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ﷼20.69 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ﷼10.29 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ﷼3.85 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ﷼100.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ﷼3,385.20 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ﷼20.20 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ﷼17.50 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ﷼32.43 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ﷼31.08 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ﷼208.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ﷼150.74 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ﷼370.71 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ﷼256.95 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ﷼84.93 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ﷼50.76 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ﷼994.77 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.09 | |
Prices in Oman
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Last update: 15 October 2026
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Last update: 15 October 2026
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