Cost of Living in Oman - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Oman
Address: OM

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $815 (excluding rent), and $1,298 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,727 (excluding rent), and $2,524 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$5.13 OMR 1.97

$2.56 OMR 0.98

$10.25 OMR 3.94

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$25.61 OMR 9.84

$16.64 OMR 6.39

$89.6 OMR 34.42

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.60 OMR 2.92

$6.59 OMR 2.53

$10.14 OMR 3.89

Cappuccino

$4.86 OMR 1.87

$2.58 OMR 0.99

$10.32 OMR 3.96

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

$0.79 OMR 0.30

$0.63 OMR 0.24

$2.51 OMR 0.96

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.30 OMR 0.12

$0.27 OMR 0.10

$0.68 OMR 0.26

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$11.58 OMR 4.45

$5.15 OMR 1.98

$15.44 OMR 5.93

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$12.72 OMR 4.88

$7.71 OMR 2.96

$15.42 OMR 5.92

Milk (1 liter)

$1.99 OMR 0.77

$1.34 OMR 0.51

$2.94 OMR 1.13

White Bread (500g)

$1.24 OMR 0.47

$0.80 OMR 0.31

$2.66 OMR 1.02

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.88 OMR 0.72

$1.02 OMR 0.39

$2.65 OMR 1.02

Eggs

$2.39 OMR 0.92

$1.57 OMR 0.60

$3.77 OMR 1.45

Local Cheese (1kg)

$5.15 OMR 1.98

$2.13 OMR 0.82

$15.96 OMR 6.13

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.30 OMR 2.03

$2.11 OMR 0.81

$9.21 OMR 3.54

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$8.96 OMR 3.44

$4.98 OMR 1.91

$15.53 OMR 5.96

Apples (1kg)

$2.49 OMR 0.96

$1.31 OMR 0.50

$3.13 OMR 1.20

Banana (1kg)

$1.72 OMR 0.66

$1.05 OMR 0.40

$2.62 OMR 1.01

Oranges (1kg)

$1.85 OMR 0.71

$1.05 OMR 0.40

$3.14 OMR 1.21

Tomato (1kg)

$1.16 OMR 0.45

$0.66 OMR 0.25

$1.58 OMR 0.61

Potato (1kg)

$1.07 OMR 0.41

$0.67 OMR 0.26

$1.47 OMR 0.56

Onion (1kg)

$1.01 OMR 0.39

$0.66 OMR 0.25

$1.84 OMR 0.71

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.04 OMR 0.40

$0.51 OMR 0.20

$2.55 OMR 0.98

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.58 OMR 0.22

$0.41 OMR 0.16

$1.04 OMR 0.40

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.15 OMR 2.36

$5.75 OMR 2.21

$7.85 OMR 3.01

Wine (Bottle)

$15.48 OMR 5.94

$10.31 OMR 3.96

$36.11 OMR 13.87

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$4.52 OMR 1.73

$2.67 OMR 1.03

$5.35 OMR 2.05

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$8.15 OMR 3.13

$4.69 OMR 1.80

$13.59 OMR 5.22

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.26 OMR 0.48

$0.76 OMR 0.29

$1.51 OMR 0.58

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$59.8 OMR 22.98

$52.6 OMR 20.20

$78.9 OMR 30.30

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.90 OMR 1.11

$2.64 OMR 1.01

$3.95 OMR 1.52

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.80 OMR 0.31

$0.53 OMR 0.20

$1.60 OMR 0.61

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$10.34 OMR 3.97

$7.75 OMR 2.98

$12.92 OMR 4.96

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.63 OMR 0.24

$0.61 OMR 0.24

$0.67 OMR 0.26

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

$21.5K OMR 8,265

$20.5K OMR 7,881

$30.8K OMR 11.8K

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

$22.0K OMR 8,462

$20.2K OMR 7,750

$23.7K OMR 9,117

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

$97.5 OMR 37.42

$76.8 OMR 29.50

$154 OMR 59.0

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

$39.85 OMR 15.30

$20.93 OMR 8.04

$65.4 OMR 25.11

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$73.3 OMR 28.16

$65.7 OMR 25.22

$92.0 OMR 35.31

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$49.96 OMR 19.18

$26.36 OMR 10.12

$185 OMR 70.9

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$22.86 OMR 8.78

$13.22 OMR 5.08

$31.74 OMR 12.19

Cinema Ticket

$10.00 OMR 3.84

$7.74 OMR 2.97

$12.90 OMR 4.95

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

$188 OMR 72.2

$115 OMR 44.28

$410 OMR 157

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$8,437 OMR 3,240

$4,601 OMR 1,767

$15.3K OMR 5,889

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$45.94 OMR 17.64

$18.33 OMR 7.04

$105 OMR 40.20

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$38.98 OMR 14.97

$15.70 OMR 6.03

$78.5 OMR 30.15

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$76.8 OMR 29.48

$38.42 OMR 14.75

$128 OMR 49.18

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$77.1 OMR 29.61

$39.74 OMR 15.26

$132 OMR 50.9

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$535 OMR 205

$313 OMR 120

$783 OMR 300

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$368 OMR 141

$262 OMR 101

$787 OMR 302

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$992 OMR 381

$525 OMR 202

$1,707 OMR 656

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$642 OMR 247

$392 OMR 151

$1,046 OMR 402

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,230 OMR 856

$1,158 OMR 445

$3,139 OMR 1,205

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,380 OMR 530

$814 OMR 312

$1,807 OMR 694

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$2,396 OMR 920

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: March 9, 2026

By City in Oman

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Highest

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	$576	$843	$1,476	$1,842	119.48	93.75
2	Adam	18515	40	$772	$820	$1,529	$1,594	21.1	79.88
3	Al Ghubra	-		$265	$347	$418	$583	110.9	166.51
4	Al-Buraimi	-	51	$786	$1,032	$1,381	$1,600	28.54	289.09
5	Al-`awabi	-	39	$753	$773	$1,361	$1,583	16.94	94.68
6	Al-hamra'	-	40	$628	$810	$1,407	$1,613	152.83	71.77
7	Al-masna'ah	-	40	$729	$818	$1,681	$1,580	-	-
8	Al-qabil	-		$44.27	$46.71	$86.4	$94.1	14.16	96.36
9	Ar-rustaq	-	48	$653	$942	$1,273	$1,663	93.17	94.68
10	Badiyah	-						79.85	97.18
11	Duqm	12000		$101	$96.4	$188	$194	57.85	69.06
12	Ibra	35000	42	$789	$815	$1,442	$1,667	93.95	83.47
13	Izki	20000	40	$677	$815	$1,368	$1,604	4.16	79.88
14	Madinat As Sultan Qaboos	-	40	$746	$803	$1,630	$1,637	90.3	166.51
15	Matrah	-		$203	$219	$515	$505	23.55	166.51
16	Muscat	1090797	67	$829	$1,329	$1,733	$2,629	17.41	166.51
17	Nizwa	700000		$221	$590	$555	$975	208.11	66.12
18	Ruwi	-		$223	$498	$437	$1,018	74.06	166.51
19	Saham	140000	40	$666	$811	$1,440	$1,609	31.64	113.43
20	Salalah	178469	56	$925	$1,118	$1,860	$2,244	454.36	100.43
21	Seeb	223000		$257	$290	$612	$625	232.44	185.41
22	Shinas	43312	40	$635	$812	$1,492	$1,607	71.95	62.87
23	Sohar	221605	73	$1,041	$1,478	$2,102	$2,856	113.74	112.13
24	Sur	120000	54	$840	$1,075	$1,677	$2,006	61.62	102.34

Oman Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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Fixed Broadband

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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.