Prices in Oman

What are the supermarket prices in Oman? Is the cost of living in Oman higher than in United States? How much will it cost us to entertain in Oman and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Oman: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 2 hours ago)

Currency in Oman Omani rial (OMR). For 10 US dollars you can get 3.85 Omani rials. For 100 US dollars you can get 38.5 Omani rials. And the other way around: For 10 Omani rials you can get 26 US dollars.

What are the different prices in the cities in Oman? Look here: Prices in cities in Oman

Prices: Muscat   Sur   Nizwa   Salalah   Ibra   Shinas   Bahla'   Izkī   Saham   Ar-rustaq  

Overall, it can be said that prices in Oman are lower than in United States. Food is 33% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 49%. The cost of living in Oman is less than in United States by about 43%. Regarding leisure time, spending on sports or entertainment should not differ significantly in Oman from what it is in United States

See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Oman

Are hotels expensive in Oman? How much will we pay for a room in Oman?

The average price of accommodation in Oman is $55 (OMR 21). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $37 (OMR 14.1) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $117 (OMR 45). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Oman in $44 (OMR 17). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $53 (OMR 20) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $75 (OMR 29) in Oman If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $183 (OMR 70)

If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Oman? Check out prices in nearby countries: Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iran, and Afghanistan.

Comparison of selected prices in Oman with prices in United States:

fees

$103 ($78 - $156)
by half less than in United States

internet

$75 ($65 - $94)
5.8% more than in United States

jeans

$43 ($21 - $101)
18% is less expensive than in United States

average earnings

$2.19K
by half less than in United States

renting a small apartment in the center

$564 ($312 - $1.17K)
68% is less expensive than in United States

renting a large apartment outside the center

$667 ($390 - $1.27K)
72% is less expensive than in United States

bread

$1.1 ($0.78 - $2.1)
68% is less expensive than in United States

cheese

$5.7 ($2.6 - $21)
by half less than in United States

rice

$1.8 ($0.91 - $2.6)
61% is less expensive than in United States

tomatoes

$1.2 ($0.65 - $1.8)
76% is less expensive than in United States

bananas

$1.8 ($1.2 - $3.1)
7.6% more than in United States

wine

$18.2 ($7.8 - $31)
21% more than in United States

cheap restaurant

$5.2 ($2.6 - $13)
74% is less expensive than in United States

local beer

$10.4 ($7.8 - $13)
73% more than in United States

coffee

$4.9 ($2.6 - $9.1)
3.9% is less expensive than in United States

bottle of water

$0.29 ($0.26 - $0.52)
86% is less expensive than in United States

Burger King or a similar bar

$7.3 ($6.5 - $10.4)
32% is less expensive than in United States

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.77 ($0.65 - $1.3)
69% is less expensive than in United States

Price changes in previous years in Oman

Has the price of bread increased in Oman?
Bread in previous years has cost: 2012: $1.1(OMR 0.43), 2013: $0.94(OMR 0.36), 2014: $1.1(OMR 0.42), 2015: $0.88(OMR 0.34), 2016: $1.1(OMR 0.44), 2017: $1.1(OMR 0.43), and 2018: $0.96(OMR 0.37).

Price changes in Bananas over the years: 2015: $1.8(OMR 0.71), 2016: $1.7(OMR 0.66), 2017: $1.4(OMR 0.55), and 2018: $1.6(OMR 0.63)

Have prices increased in restaurants in Oman?
In inexpensive restaurants, the price for a meal was: 2012: $3.7(OMR 1.4), 2013: $3.9(OMR 1.5), 2014: $3.9(OMR 1.5), 2015: $5.2(OMR 2), 2016: $7.8(OMR 3), 2017: $5.2(OMR 2), and 2018: $6.5(OMR 2.5)

Price changes in Renting A Small Apartment In The Center over the years: 2012: $546(OMR 210), 2013: $753(OMR 290), 2014: $714(OMR 275), 2015: $763(OMR 294), 2016: $781(OMR 301), 2017: $664(OMR 256), and 2018: $662(OMR 255)