Cost of Living Comparison Between Sur and Muscat Cost of Living Comparison Between Sur and Muscat

😐 Solo nomad: Sur is 0.2% more expensive than Muscat without rent, and 16.6% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Sur is 0.5% cheaper than Muscat without rent, and 23.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sur
Muscat
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.97 OMR 1.53
$5.12 OMR 1.97
-22.46%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.24 OMR 10.1
$26.52 OMR 10.21
-1.06%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.57 OMR 2.91
$8.03 OMR 3.09
-5.73%
Cappuccino
$4.83 OMR 1.86
$4.91 OMR 1.89
-1.63%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.67 OMR 0.26
$1.02 OMR 0.39
-34.31%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.25 OMR 0.1
$0.34 OMR 0.13
-26.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$12.5 OMR 4.81
$12.34 OMR 4.75
1.30%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$11.61 OMR 4.47
$11.9 OMR 4.58
-2.44%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sur
Muscat
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.53 OMR 0.59
$1.92 OMR 0.74
-20.31%
White Bread (500g)
$1.23 OMR 0.48
$1.18 OMR 0.45
4.24%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.71 OMR 0.66
$1.71 OMR 0.66
-
Eggs
$1.99 OMR 0.77
$2.44 OMR 0.94
-18.44%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.81 OMR 1.47
$3.73 OMR 1.44
2.14%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.12 OMR 1.97
$5.06 OMR 1.95
1.19%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.58 OMR 3.3
$8.49 OMR 3.27
1.06%
Apples (1kg)
$2.4 OMR 0.93
$2.57 OMR 0.99
-6.61%
Banana (1kg)
$1.34 OMR 0.51
$1.71 OMR 0.66
-21.64%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.02 OMR 0.39
$1.8 OMR 0.69
-43.33%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.75 OMR 0.29
$1.14 OMR 0.44
-34.21%
Potato (1kg)
$0.81 OMR 0.31
$0.94 OMR 0.36
-13.83%
Onion (1kg)
$0.51 OMR 0.2
$1.03 OMR 0.4
-50.49%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 OMR 0.4
$1.05 OMR 0.4
-0.95%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.54 OMR 0.21
$0.56 OMR 0.22
-3.57%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.46 OMR 2.49
$6.29 OMR 2.42
2.70%
Wine (Bottle)
$15 OMR 5.78
$15.09 OMR 5.81
-0.60%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.41 OMR 1.7
$4.31 OMR 1.66
2.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.01 OMR 3.08
$8.02 OMR 3.09
-0.12%
🚌 Getting Around
Sur
Muscat
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$1.32 OMR 0.51
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$61.5 OMR 23.69
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.19 OMR 1.23
$3.04 OMR 1.17
4.93%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.75 OMR 0.29
$0.8 OMR 0.31
-6.25%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.3 OMR 3.97
$10.57 OMR 4.07
-2.55%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.54 OMR 0.21
$0.6 OMR 0.23
-10.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.1K OMR 8,902
$23.2K OMR 8,943
-0.45%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.6K OMR 8,312
$21.4K OMR 8,235
0.94%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sur
Muscat
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$79.7 OMR 30.66
$109 OMR 41.95
-26.91%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$23.75 OMR 9.14
$41.56 OMR 16
-42.85%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$70 OMR 26.95
$68.6 OMR 26.39
2.13%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sur
Muscat
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$85.2 OMR 32.8
$48.63 OMR 18.72
75.20%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$23.35 OMR 8.99
-
Cinema Ticket
$10.2 OMR 3.93
$10.2 OMR 3.93
-
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sur
Muscat
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$193 OMR 74.5
$196 OMR 75.6
-1.53%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,472 OMR 2,492
$9,721 OMR 3,743
-33.42%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sur
Muscat
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$49.84 OMR 19.19
$49.93 OMR 19.22
-0.18%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.72 OMR 15.29
$40.07 OMR 15.43
-0.87%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$80.3 OMR 30.93
$78 OMR 30.04
2.97%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$89.6 OMR 34.48
$87.4 OMR 33.65
2.46%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sur
Muscat
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$263 OMR 101
$625 OMR 241
-57.99%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$267 OMR 103
$415 OMR 160
-35.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$481 OMR 185
$1,208 OMR 465
-60.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$387 OMR 149
$728 OMR 280
-46.85%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$570 OMR 219
$1,489 OMR 573
-61.73%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$528 OMR 203
$1,348 OMR 519
-60.86%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sur
Muscat
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,640 OMR 1,016
$1,715 OMR 660
53.93%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.15
5.15
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Last update for Sur: October 27, 2025

Last update for Muscat: October 28, 2025

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