Travel budget and cost of living in Oman how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Oman
Oman: calculate your travel budget
Oman: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Oman for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 60 for 2 ppl.
- $ 7.9 per person
- $ 5.3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1197* (462 OMR)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 106 for 2 ppl.
- $ 26 per person
- $ 8.7 per person
- $ 9.3 per person
Total budget:
$ 2696* (1022 OMR)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 128 for 2 ppl.
- $ 42 per person
- $ 14 per person
- $ 19 per person
Total budget:
$ 3843* (1456 OMR)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Oman in 2021
Cost of living: Oman VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Oman in 2021 is 14% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Oman by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Oman compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Oman | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Muscat | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Muscat |
| Salalah | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Salalah |
| Sur | 11% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Sur |
| Sohar | 21% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Sohar |
Local prices in Oman by expense type
Oman: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Oman is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 5.3/person
($ 2.6 to $ 14)
($ 2.6 to $ 14)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 8 to $ 28)
($ 8 to $ 28)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32McDonald's meal
$ 6.6/person
($ 5.3 to $ 8)
($ 5.3 to $ 8)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Local beer
$ 11 for 500ml
($ 5.3 to $ 16)
($ 5.3 to $ 16)
113% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Imported beer
$ 9.8 for 330ml
($ 5.3 to $ 14)
($ 5.3 to $ 14)
234% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9Cappuccino
$ 4.4/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 8)
($ 1.3 to $ 8)
1% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Oman: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Oman costs 24% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 63/night
($ 57 to $ 67)
($ 57 to $ 67)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 101/night
($ 89 to $ 118)
($ 89 to $ 118)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 110/night
($ 82 to $ 146)
($ 82 to $ 146)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 145/night
($ 122 to $ 179)
($ 122 to $ 179)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 339/night
($ 262 to $ 439)
($ 262 to $ 439)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Room with kitchen
$ 109/month
($ 89 to $ 139)
($ 89 to $ 139)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 182/month
($ 114 to $ 274)
($ 114 to $ 274)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 98/month
($ 88 to $ 108)
($ 88 to $ 108)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 250/month
($ 140 to $ 407)
($ 140 to $ 407)
44% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Oman: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Oman costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)
94% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)
13% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Chicken
$ 5.7/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 9.6)
($ 2.4 to $ 9.6)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.5Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Oman: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Oman costs 30% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.3/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.6
($ 2.6 to $ 5.3)
($ 2.6 to $ 5.3)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 26/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 78)
($ 12 to $ 78)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Oman: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Oman is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.3/ticket
($ 6.6 to $ 20)
($ 6.6 to $ 20)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 22/hr
($ 14 to $ 28)
($ 14 to $ 28)
32% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Oman: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Oman costs 10% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 5.9/pack
($ 4.8 to $ 7.2)
($ 4.8 to $ 7.2)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Levi's jeans
$ 42
($ 21 to $ 67)
($ 21 to $ 67)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 40
($ 16 to $ 67)
($ 16 to $ 67)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Plane ticket budget
London → Muscat
$ 677
(fair price: $ 547)
(fair price: $ 547)
Manchester → Muscat
$ 721
(fair price: $ 596)
(fair price: $ 596)
Dublin → Muscat
$ 651
(fair price: $ 556)
(fair price: $ 556)
Edinburgh → Muscat
$ 717
(fair price: $ 607)
(fair price: $ 607)
New York City → Muscat
$ 1047
(fair price: $ 903)
(fair price: $ 903)
Sydney → Muscat
$ 1375
(fair price: $ 1189)
(fair price: $ 1189)
About the information on the cost of living in Oman
The information about the cost of living in Oman shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Oman updated on 27-09-2021.