Cost of living in Oman

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Food			Price in ر.ع
12 eggs dozen, large			12.50 OMR
1 beer pint in local shops, markets			7 OMR
1 kg of tomatoes			8.50 OMR
Full chicken 2kg			38.75 OMR
1litre 100% fruit juice			8.50 OMR
1 package of cigarettes imported brands			25 OMR
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples			7.50 OMR
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality			48.95 OMR
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola			0.95 OMR
1 Bread loaf standard			9.50 OMR
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml			12 OMR
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna			18.50 OMR
Heinz baked beans 1 tin			8 OMR
1.5 kg Sugar			10 OMR
2 liter cooking oil			20 OMR
Yum-yum noodles per pack			2.00 OMR
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes			5.50 OMR
1 liter milk			8.50 OMR
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away			25 OMR
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat			165 OMR
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month)			145 OMR
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether)			58.50 OMR
House Cleaning fee per day			105 OMR
Large Gas heater price range upwards.			200 OMR
Original branded Electric Fans			200 OMR
Original branded Electric kettle.			120 OMR
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set			2000 OMR
Single bed Blankets			120 OMR
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne			100 OMR
Ladies hair plaiting.			60 OMR
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons)			18 OMR
Men's haircut			40 OMR
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses			24.50 OMR
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages			65 OMR
1 month of gym subscription.			105 OMR
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone)			90 OMR
Unisex Loris perfume			30 OMR
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price.			100 OMR
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards			1000 OMR
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards			3000 OMR
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks			120 OMR
Go carting 30mins			120 OMR
Movie House 3d cinema			30 OMR
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket)			15 OMR
Photo shoot			120 OMR
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee			12.50 OMR
3 course dinner local restaurant two people			96.50 OMR
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people			150 OMR
Play station 4 console without games.			2000 OMR
Spalding Basketball			200 OMR
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls			500 OMR
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km			45 OMR
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare			30 OMR
1 liter petrol/diesel			6.50 OMR
1 day rent a car cost			140 OMR
Driver’s license			2300 OMR
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar)			150 OMR
1 pair of men’s formal shoes			215 OMR
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)			280 OMR
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)			135.79 OMR
Ladies formal shoes original and durable			120 OMR
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance)			150 OMR

The Sultanate of Oman is nestled in the Middle East, on the southeastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. The cost of living here depends on your lifestyle, and how much you are planning on spending or saving from your income.

You should keep in mind that the prices of housing and apartments will increase as you head towards the city. Food and transportation expenses are almost constant across the nation, but are also on the hike.

Prices are highest in the capital, but although costs can be lower outside of the city, you’ll also find limited choice there.

Restaurants

Eating out can be hefty, and if you want a drink, your only option will be expensive Western-style hotels. If you’re on a budget, you can get breakfast for about USD 1.40 max. Assuming you’re comfortable with Indian food, since this is what’s mostly served here in cafeterias at certain places, you’ll be able to get lunch for about USD 2.50. There is a wide range of independent establishments in Oman where the food is excellent and reasonably priced.

Markets

When it comes to groceries, European travelers will probably find the cost of food and drink in the country cheaper, while Americans may find it more expensive. Be that as it may, if you’re willing to consume local products, you will spare money. Lulu is the best value supermarket, and Al Fair is the most expensive but also has the highest quality items and Carrefour is mid-range. Buying alcohol in Oman can be complicated and a bit costly.

Transportation

The cost of using a car in the country is much cheaper than anywhere in Europe. As a result, almost everyone drives and few people use public transportation. If you’re going to be in the city, there are buses that you may take too and they usually cost around USD 0.70 per ride. For those who want to make every penny count or to experience the local atmosphere, there are ‘baisa’ buses operating throughout the capital.

Utilities

Utilities aren’t costly in the country. If you’re living in an apartment of about 85 square meters all basic utilities will cost you around USD 50. Utilities, such as water, gas and electricity, are generally excluded in the quoted rental price. Video communication is restricted, however VPN and WiFi at most places will get you through the day.

Clothing and shoes

It depends what brands you’d want to shop from, and how much you’re searching to spend. You should count on spending, on average, around USD 100 on yourself per shopping spree. For instance, you can buy quality jeans here for about USD 50 while quality running sneakers of brands like Nike cost around USD 80.

Rent Per Month

Accommodation prices are going down in Oman like elsewhere in the Middle Eastern region. There are a lot of new homes being built, and expats will be able to find a place that fits their budget, mood and tasste. Accommodation is normally unfurnished. An apartment in the city center will cost you around USD 650 and one a but further from the center will cost you about USD 450.

Table of Cost of living in Oman