Travel budget and cost of living in Oman how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Oman

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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.
$ 7.7 per person
$ 5.3 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1193* (476 OMR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 106 for 2 ppl.
$ 23 per person
$ 7.9 per person
$ 9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2583* (1022 OMR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 128 for 2 ppl.
$ 36 per person
$ 12 per person
$ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 3609* (1414 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

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On average, the cost of living in Oman in 2021 is 18% 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:

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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	7% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Muscat
Salalah	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Salalah
Sur	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sur
Sohar	17% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sohar

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Local prices in Oman by expense type

Oman: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Oman is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 5.1/person
($ 2.6 to $ 13)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 13/person
($ 7.8 to $ 27)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 6.5/person
($ 5.1 to $ 7.6)

18% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 8.4 for 500ml
($ 5.1 to $ 16)

70% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 8.6 for 330ml
($ 5.1 to $ 13)

210% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 4.2/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 7.6)

1% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

62% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

79% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Oman: 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)

42% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 101/night
($ 89 to $ 118)

20% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 110/night
($ 82 to $ 146)

38% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 145/night
($ 122 to $ 179)

44% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 339/night
($ 262 to $ 439)

33% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Room with kitchen

$ 109/month
($ 89 to $ 139)

35% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 182/month
($ 114 to $ 274)

11% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 98/month
($ 88 to $ 108)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 250/month
($ 140 to $ 407)

44% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Oman: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Oman costs 33% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

93% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

61% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)

8% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 6.9/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 17)

36% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 5.5/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 8.2)

37% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)

49% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

56% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 1.4/salad
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 8.6/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 12)

30% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Oman: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Oman costs 36% less than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 1.3/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

42% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 35/month
($ 24 to $ 78)

49% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.5/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

68% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

16% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.1
($ 2.6 to $ 5.1)

3% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 26/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 78)

36% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Oman: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Oman costs 36% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 66/month
($ 40 to $ 130)

59% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

10% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 79/month
($ 65 to $ 116)

20% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 66

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 569/month
($ 386 to $ 899)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1326

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 383/month
($ 257 to $ 642)

64% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069

Flat (centre)

$ 1007/month
($ 642 to $ 1541)

52% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2127

Flat (suburbs)

$ 677/month
($ 463 to $ 1156)

60% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1701

Gym

$ 53/month
($ 27 to $ 130)

40% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 167/month
($ 103 to $ 386)

82% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 6787/yr
($ 3081 to $ 12832)

56% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15587

Oman: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Oman is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 9/ticket
($ 7.6 to $ 13)

24% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 26/hr
($ 13 to $ 40)

55% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Oman: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Oman costs 13% less than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 5.6/pack
($ 4.1 to $ 6.5)

28% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 40
($ 21 to $ 65)

11% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 40
($ 16 to $ 78)

9% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 75
($ 40 to $ 130)

2% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 66
($ 40 to $ 103)

30% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Muscat

$ 686
(fair price: $ 536)

Manchester → Muscat

$ 725
(fair price: $ 597)

Dublin → Muscat

$ 653
(fair price: $ 557)

Edinburgh → Muscat

$ 725
(fair price: $ 612)

New York City → Muscat

$ 1045
(fair price: $ 897)

Sydney → Muscat

$ 1354
(fair price: $ 1187)

Toronto (Ontario) → Muscat

$ 1209
(fair price: $ 1019)

Melbourne → Muscat

$ 1246
(fair price: $ 1068)

Los Angeles → Muscat

$ 1275
(fair price: $ 1096)

Montreal → Muscat

$ 1168
(fair price: $ 1015)

Perth → Muscat

$ 1369
(fair price: $ 1183)

Auckland → Muscat

$ 1783
(fair price: $ 1545)

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 17-02-2021.

Travel budget and cost of living in Oman how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in Oman

Oman: calculate your travel budget

Oman: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Oman in 2021

Cost of living: Oman VS United States

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Oman by city

Local prices in Oman by expense type

Oman: Restaurant budget

Oman: Hotel and accommodation budget

Oman: Supermarket food budget

Oman: Public and private transport budget

Oman: Budget for living and housing

Oman: Leisure activity budget

Oman: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Plane ticket budget

About the information on the cost of living in Oman

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