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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 43.2% more expensive than Oman without rent, and 115.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 57.4% more expensive than Oman without rent, and 111.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Oman
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$5.22 OMR 2.00
287.36%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$25.90 OMR 9.95
192.16%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$7.92 OMR 3.04
44.82%
Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
$4.85 OMR 1.86
5.77%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$0.85 OMR 0.33
207.06%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$0.30 OMR 0.12
613.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$11.57 OMR 4.44
-46.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$13.09 OMR 5.03
-45.99%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Oman
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.97 OMR 0.75
-45.18%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$1.24 OMR 0.48
201.61%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$1.82 OMR 0.70
151.10%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$2.33 OMR 0.89
80.26%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$5.15 OMR 1.98
152.82%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$5.31 OMR 2.04
129.38%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$8.99 OMR 3.45
79.53%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$2.55 OMR 0.98
108.24%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.73 OMR 0.66
-0.58%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$1.87 OMR 0.72
145.45%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$1.17 OMR 0.45
323.93%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$1.07 OMR 0.41
180.37%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.03 OMR 0.39
195.15%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$1.09 OMR 0.42
100.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$0.54 OMR 0.21
305.56%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$5.98 OMR 2.29
69.90%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
$17.39 OMR 6.68
-12.82%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$4.51 OMR 1.73
-55.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$8.18 OMR 3.14
-54.65%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Oman
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$1.27 OMR 0.49
95.28%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$59.4 OMR 22.79
7.60%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$2.91 OMR 1.12
26.80%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$0.76 OMR 0.29
131.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$10.29 OMR 3.95
192.13%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$0.63 OMR 0.24
52.38%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
$21.5K OMR 8,262
40.47%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$22.1K OMR 8,484
19.02%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Oman
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
$97.8 OMR 37.56
111.92%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
$39.87 OMR 15.31
43.04%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$72.0 OMR 27.66
-0.74%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Oman
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
$49.46 OMR 18.99
-7.18%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$22.19 OMR 8.52
0.27%
Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
$10.07 OMR 3.87
40.32%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Oman
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
$193 OMR 74.0
618.10%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
$8,703 OMR 3,342
155.21%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Oman
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
$44.75 OMR 17.18
16.42%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
$39.04 OMR 14.99
8.94%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
$79.3 OMR 30.44
13.46%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
$76.2 OMR 29.26
50.18%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Oman
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$538 OMR 207
223.76%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$362 OMR 139
292.62%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$991 OMR 381
184.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$650 OMR 250
264.49%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$2,208 OMR 848
51.18%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$1,351 OMR 519
93.54%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Oman
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$2,357 OMR 905
79.46%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
5.06
28.66%

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

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Oman: January 13, 2026

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