Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Oman Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Oman

😐 Solo nomad: Canada is 32.1% more expensive than Oman without rent, and 84.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Canada is 49.6% more expensive than Oman without rent, and 88.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Canada
Oman
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$18.65 CA$25.39
$5.28 OMRΒ 2.03
253.22%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 CA$101
$26.06 OMRΒ 10.03
185.03%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.02 CA$15
$7.99 OMRΒ 3.08
37.92%
Cappuccino
$3.75 CA$5.11
$4.77 OMRΒ 1.84
-21.38%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CA$2.95
$0.85 OMRΒ 0.33
155.29%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 CA$2.29
$0.3 OMRΒ 0.12
460.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.83 CA$7.94
$11.61 OMRΒ 4.47
-49.78%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.74 CA$7.81
$13 OMRΒ 5.01
-55.85%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Canada
Oman
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.24 CA$3.04
$1.91 OMRΒ 0.74
17.28%
White Bread (500g)
$2.66 CA$3.62
$1.19 OMRΒ 0.46
123.53%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.6 CA$4.9
$1.81 OMRΒ 0.7
98.90%
Eggs
$3.53 CA$4.8
$2.4 OMRΒ 0.92
47.08%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.32 CA$15.41
$5.06 OMRΒ 1.95
123.72%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.46 CA$16.96
$5.16 OMRΒ 1.99
141.47%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.28 CA$20.8
$9.19 OMRΒ 3.54
66.27%
Apples (1kg)
$4.17 CA$5.68
$2.46 OMRΒ 0.95
69.51%
Banana (1kg)
$1.5 CA$2.05
$1.74 OMRΒ 0.67
-13.79%
Oranges (1kg)
$4 CA$5.45
$1.86 OMRΒ 0.72
115.05%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.07 CA$5.54
$1.14 OMRΒ 0.44
257.02%
Potato (1kg)
$2.78 CA$3.78
$1.07 OMRΒ 0.41
159.81%
Onion (1kg)
$2.73 CA$3.72
$1.01 OMRΒ 0.39
170.30%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.63 CA$3.58
$1.04 OMRΒ 0.4
152.88%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 CA$2.48
$0.54 OMRΒ 0.21
237.04%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.61 CA$19.88
$6.29 OMRΒ 2.42
132.27%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.08 CA$17.8
$15.67 OMRΒ 6.03
-16.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.01 CA$4.1
$4.31 OMRΒ 1.66
-30.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.34 CA$4.55
$8.23 OMRΒ 3.17
-59.42%
🚌 Getting Around
Canada
Oman
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 CA$3.49
$1.26 OMRΒ 0.49
103.17%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.4 CA$107
$60.2 OMRΒ 23.17
30.20%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 CA$4.83
$2.9 OMRΒ 1.12
22.41%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.55 CA$2.11
$0.76 OMRΒ 0.29
103.95%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.91 CA$39.35
$10.55 OMRΒ 4.06
174.03%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 CA$1.58
$0.59 OMRΒ 0.23
96.61%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.6K CA$33.5K
$22K OMRΒ 8,479
11.69%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.9K CA$28.5K
$21.7K OMRΒ 8,341
-3.52%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Canada
Oman
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$155 CA$211
$97.2 OMRΒ 37.41
59.87%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$45.2 CA$61.5
$39.86 OMRΒ 15.35
13.40%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$62.4 CA$84.9
$73.4 OMRΒ 28.24
-14.94%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Canada
Oman
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.82 CA$58.3
$48.59 OMRΒ 18.71
-11.87%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.72 CA$24.11
$22.07 OMRΒ 8.5
-19.71%
Cinema Ticket
$11.25 CA$15.31
$9.91 OMRΒ 3.82
13.52%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Canada
Oman
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$804 CA$1,094
$190 OMRΒ 73.3
322.38%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12K CA$16.4K
$8,451 OMRΒ 3,254
42.49%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Canada
Oman
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.7 CA$77.2
$44.96 OMRΒ 17.31
26.05%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.61 CA$56.6
$38.74 OMRΒ 14.92
7.41%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.2 CA$123
$79.2 OMRΒ 30.51
13.82%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 CA$147
$75.9 OMRΒ 29.24
42.23%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Canada
Oman
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,364 CA$1,857
$530 OMRΒ 204
157.52%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,208 CA$1,645
$366 OMRΒ 141
230.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,179 CA$2,966
$973 OMRΒ 375
123.99%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,835 CA$2,497
$651 OMRΒ 251
181.60%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,152 CA$8,374
$1,435 OMRΒ 552
328.75%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,409 CA$6,001
$1,104 OMRΒ 425
299.50%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Canada
Oman
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,867 CA$3,903
$2,340 OMRΒ 901
22.52%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.33
5.06
25.10%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Canada: October 28, 2025

Last update for Oman: October 28, 2025

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