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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Oman
Spending runs from OMR 94 a month in the poorest fifth to OMR 561 in the richest
Per person, whole country
OMR 219
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
OMR 94richest 20%
OMR 561
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Key facts
The cost of living in Oman in numbers
The cheapest of its neighbours
No neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs OMR 384 here against OMR 399 in Bahrain, the closest on price.
How living costs in Oman compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Oman against other countries
Cheaper than 50% of countries
Where Oman sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs OMR 384 at world-middle prices costs OMR 384 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Oman?
A typical person in Oman spends about OMR 219 a month — around OMR 2,630 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Oman?
By spending, Oman ranks #74 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about OMR 219 a month, the poorest 20% about OMR 94 and the richest 20% about OMR 561. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Oman in US dollars?
The cost of living in Oman is about $569 a month, or roughly $6,828 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Oman?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about OMR 94 a month per person, a typical one around OMR 219, and a comfortable life around OMR 309. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Oman enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about OMR 219 a month, while the average take-home pay in Oman is about OMR 485. For more on incomes, see salaries in Oman.
Is Oman an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Oman is more expensive than 60% of countries worldwide and ranks 9th of 17 in the Middle East by cost of living.
What currency is used in Oman?
Oman uses the Omani Rial (OMR). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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