Cost of Living in Oman - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Oman
Address: OM

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $825 (excluding rent), and $1,301 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,743 (excluding rent), and $2,522 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$5.21 OMR 2.00

$2.61 OMR 1.00

$10.42 OMR 4.00

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$25.98 OMR 9.98

$16.88 OMR 6.48

$90.9 OMR 34.92

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.84 OMR 3.01

$6.80 OMR 2.61

$10.46 OMR 4.02

Cappuccino

$5.04 OMR 1.94

$2.68 OMR 1.03

$10.70 OMR 4.11

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.78 OMR 0.30

$0.62 OMR 0.24

$2.49 OMR 0.95

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.30 OMR 0.12

$0.27 OMR 0.10

$0.67 OMR 0.26

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$11.93 OMR 4.58

$5.30 OMR 2.04

$15.90 OMR 6.11

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$12.94 OMR 4.97

$7.85 OMR 3.01

$15.69 OMR 6.03

Milk (1 liter)

$2.00 OMR 0.77

$1.34 OMR 0.51

$2.94 OMR 1.13

White Bread (500g)

$1.25 OMR 0.48

$0.80 OMR 0.31

$2.68 OMR 1.03

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.88 OMR 0.72

$1.02 OMR 0.39

$2.66 OMR 1.02

Eggs

$2.34 OMR 0.90

$1.53 OMR 0.59

$3.69 OMR 1.42

Local Cheese (1kg)

$5.18 OMR 1.99

$2.14 OMR 0.82

$16.06 OMR 6.17

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.13 OMR 1.97

$2.04 OMR 0.78

$8.93 OMR 3.43

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$8.89 OMR 3.41

$4.94 OMR 1.90

$15.41 OMR 5.92

Apples (1kg)

$2.47 OMR 0.95

$1.29 OMR 0.50

$3.11 OMR 1.19

Banana (1kg)

$1.70 OMR 0.65

$1.03 OMR 0.40

$2.58 OMR 0.99

Oranges (1kg)

$1.86 OMR 0.71

$1.05 OMR 0.40

$3.15 OMR 1.21

Tomato (1kg)

$1.17 OMR 0.45

$0.66 OMR 0.25

$1.59 OMR 0.61

Potato (1kg)

$1.06 OMR 0.41

$0.67 OMR 0.26

$1.46 OMR 0.56

Onion (1kg)

$0.98 OMR 0.38

$0.64 OMR 0.25

$1.79 OMR 0.69

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.04 OMR 0.40

$0.51 OMR 0.20

$2.55 OMR 0.98

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.55 OMR 0.21

$0.38 OMR 0.15

$0.97 OMR 0.37

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.00 OMR 2.31

$5.62 OMR 2.16

$7.67 OMR 2.94

Wine (Bottle)

$17.47 OMR 6.71

$10.28 OMR 3.95

$35.97 OMR 13.81

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$4.32 OMR 1.66

$2.56 OMR 0.98

$5.12 OMR 1.97

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$8.21 OMR 3.15

$4.73 OMR 1.81

$13.69 OMR 5.26

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.32 OMR 0.51

$0.79 OMR 0.30

$1.59 OMR 0.61

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$59.4 OMR 22.83

$52.3 OMR 20.07

$78.4 OMR 30.10

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.83 OMR 1.09

$2.57 OMR 0.99

$3.86 OMR 1.48

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.75 OMR 0.29

$0.50 OMR 0.19

$1.51 OMR 0.58

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$10.27 OMR 3.94

$7.70 OMR 2.96

$12.84 OMR 4.93

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.59 OMR 0.23

$0.57 OMR 0.22

$0.62 OMR 0.24

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$21.6K OMR 8,279

$20.6K OMR 7,895

$30.8K OMR 11.8K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$21.8K OMR 8,364

$19.9K OMR 7,660

$23.5K OMR 9,012

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$98.1 OMR 37.66

$77.3 OMR 29.69

$155 OMR 59.4

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$40.04 OMR 15.37

$21.02 OMR 8.07

$65.7 OMR 25.22

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$72.8 OMR 27.95

$65.2 OMR 25.03

$91.3 OMR 35.05

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$49.97 OMR 19.19

$26.37 OMR 10.13

$185 OMR 70.9

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$22.77 OMR 8.75

$13.17 OMR 5.06

$31.62 OMR 12.14

Cinema Ticket

$10.11 OMR 3.88

$7.82 OMR 3.00

$13.04 OMR 5.01

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$190 OMR 72.9

$116 OMR 44.71

$414 OMR 159

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$8,572 OMR 3,292

$4,674 OMR 1,795

$15.6K OMR 5,983

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$46.52 OMR 17.86

$18.56 OMR 7.13

$106 OMR 40.71

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$39.07 OMR 15.00

$15.74 OMR 6.04

$78.7 OMR 30.22

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$77.7 OMR 29.83

$38.87 OMR 14.92

$130 OMR 49.75

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$76.7 OMR 29.46

$39.54 OMR 15.18

$132 OMR 50.6

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$536 OMR 206

$314 OMR 120

$784 OMR 301

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$360 OMR 138

$257 OMR 98.5

$770 OMR 296

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$985 OMR 378

$522 OMR 200

$1,696 OMR 651

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$639 OMR 245

$390 OMR 150

$1,040 OMR 399

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,218 OMR 852

$1,193 OMR 458

$3,233 OMR 1,242

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,347 OMR 517

$794 OMR 305

$1,764 OMR 677

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$2,361 OMR 907

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.06

3.3

6.5

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

Last update: January 18, 2026

By City in Oman

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	'ibri	116416	43	$633	$872	$1,483	$1,793	119.48	93.75
2	Adam	18515	41	$728	$805	$1,450	$1,594	21.1	79.88
3	Al Ghubra	-		$248	$352	$541	$597	110.9	166.51
4	Al-Buraimi	-	51	$748	$1,008	$1,350	$1,583	28.54	289.09
5	Al-`awabi	-	40	$618	$786	$1,489	$1,582	16.94	94.68
6	Al-hamra'	-	41	$765	$809	$1,623	$1,638	152.83	71.77
7	Al-masna'ah	-	41	$618	$812	$1,515	$1,599	-	-
8	Al-qabil	-		$44.43	$46.06	$94.7	$94.4	14.16	96.36
9	Ar-rustaq	-	48	$637	$961	$1,483	$1,710	93.17	94.68
10	Badiyah	-						79.85	97.18
11	Duqm	12000		$86.1	$98.1	$170	$198	57.85	69.06
12	Ibra	35000	42	$752	$844	$1,520	$1,693	93.95	83.47
13	Izki	20000	41	$686	$823	$1,678	$1,591	4.16	79.88
14	Madinat As Sultan Qaboos	-	41	$710	$815	$1,521	$1,593	90.3	166.51
15	Matrah	-		$231	$223	$576	$520	23.55	166.51
16	Muscat	1090797	67	$813	$1,343	$1,795	$2,639	17.41	166.51
17	Nizwa	700000		$238	$580	$555	$1,003	208.11	66.12
18	Ruwi	-		$215	$505	$391	$1,000	74.06	166.51
19	Saham	140000	41	$699	$803	$1,332	$1,625	31.64	113.43
20	Salalah	178469	56	$858	$1,106	$1,874	$2,186	454.36	100.43
21	Seeb	223000		$299	$289	$699	$630	232.44	185.41
22	Shinas	43312	41	$798	$802	$1,445	$1,637	71.95	62.87
23	Sohar	221605	73	$1,053	$1,480	$2,154	$2,830	113.74	112.13
24	Sur	120000	55	$736	$1,082	$1,447	$2,054	61.62	102.34

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Cost of Living in Oman - Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll find a thoughtful balance between comfort and cost in Oman, with quality services and scenic options. Local eateries and markets offer affordable meals, while international brands in cities can feel pricier. Housing scales with location and lifestyle – central expat hubs tend to be more expensive but convenient for work and social life, while inland towns offer lower rents. Cost of Living in Oman reflects that mix and rewards practical budgeting and seasonal adjustments. Lifestyle choices, transport habits, and how often you travel for weekends shape your real value. Tip: Start with a core neighborhood and compare nearby areas across seasons.

Practical daily life in Oman blends modern amenities with local flavor. When housing search, consider core areas in Muscat like Al Khuwair or Qurum for easy access to work, or quieter suburbs for lower rents. Food options range from vibrant souks with fresh produce to international supermarkets; many neighborhoods have cafés and quick-dining spots nearby. Transport favors a car or ride-hailing, while some areas offer limited public transit. Co-working spaces and hotel business lounges support remote work. Oman living cost varies by area, so tailor your choices to your routine. Tip: Do a two-week trial in two neighborhoods.

Quality of life in Oman comes down to planning and choice. Use a simple budgeting framework: list essentials, allocate a comfortable share to groceries and utilities, and keep a buffer for occasional adventures. Seasonality matters: summers are intense inland, coastal breezes and khareef in the south change routines and travel plans. Neighborhood fit matters: expat compounds offer social networks and predictable amenities, while authentic local neighborhoods deliver markets, mosques, and shorter commutes. Build a flexible routine that matches your work rhythm, visa requirements, and preferred pace of life. Tip: rotate your base every few months to test different areas and find long-term fit.