Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Oman Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Oman

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 41.3% more expensive than Oman without rent, and 120% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 58.2% more expensive than Oman without rent, and 121.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Oman
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$5.23 OMR 2.01
281.84%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$25.96 OMR 9.97
187.60%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$8.03 OMR 3.08
41.97%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$4.93 OMR 1.89
8.92%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$0.78 OMR 0.30
237.18%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$0.30 OMR 0.12
586.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$11.87 OMR 4.56
-50.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$12.82 OMR 4.92
-45.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Oman
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$1.91 OMR 0.74
-42.93%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$1.19 OMR 0.46
198.32%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$1.83 OMR 0.70
158.47%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$2.32 OMR 0.89
85.34%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$5.05 OMR 1.94
157.62%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$5.31 OMR 2.04
130.13%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$8.74 OMR 3.36
87.19%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$2.43 OMR 0.93
114.40%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$1.73 OMR 0.66
-1.73%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$1.86 OMR 0.71
146.77%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$1.13 OMR 0.44
339.82%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$1.01 OMR 0.39
195.05%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.02 OMR 0.39
198.04%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$1.07 OMR 0.41
111.21%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$0.54 OMR 0.21
301.85%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$6.03 OMR 2.32
63.02%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$15.66 OMR 6.01
-3.13%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$4.41 OMR 1.69
-56.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$8.09 OMR 3.11
-55.75%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Oman
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$1.32 OMR 0.51
88.64%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$58.7 OMR 22.52
12.72%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$2.93 OMR 1.13
30.38%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.75 OMR 0.29
137.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$10.49 OMR 4.03
181.03%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$0.60 OMR 0.23
51.67%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$21.9K OMR 8,428
34.49%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$22.0K OMR 8,462
18.58%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Oman
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$99.8 OMR 38.32
106.63%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$38.91 OMR 14.94
46.29%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$72.5 OMR 27.85
0.33%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Oman
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$48.49 OMR 18.62
-6.72%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$22.19 OMR 8.52
-1.58%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$10.02 OMR 3.85
37.62%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Oman
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$190 OMR 72.9
613.48%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$8,756 OMR 3,362
157.56%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Oman
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$45.75 OMR 17.57
12.15%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$38.88 OMR 14.93
8.98%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$78.2 OMR 30.01
13.38%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$74.7 OMR 28.69
53.86%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Oman
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$533 OMR 205
230.63%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$360 OMR 138
297.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$982 OMR 377
187.85%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$633 OMR 243
272.60%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$2,231 OMR 857
51.97%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$1,376 OMR 528
89.97%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Oman
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$2,420 OMR 929
78.77%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
5.06
28.66%

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Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Oman: March 2, 2026

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