Cost of living in Oman - 2017

The cost off living here overall have gone up significantly over the past couple years, due to low oil prices.

Costs are set to go up even further as the government try to "balance the books" so to say. Salaries remain the same and most companies have removed some benefits ( rental allowances schiol fees) which has resulted in lots of expats leaving.

Oman is a lovely place to be despite the financial crunch. Its quiet, clean, most people are friendly and very helpful. The weather is lovely and there are lots of beautiful sights to see.

>How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Oman? 

Single room with kitchen - 160 OMR

> How much do you pay for your public transport tickets (bus, subway, train, tram)?

Own Car - 21 OMR per month on petrol

> Staple food: what do people eat and how much do they pay for basic food like bread, rice or pasta?

Single person - 60 to 70 OMR

>What is your monthly grocery budget?

Eating outside not making food

> How much does it cost to see a physician/doctor/specialist in Oman ? 

Medical insurance covers this.

> What is your children's schooling monthly budget?

family not here but according to little survey i can tell its expensive around 150 to 200 OMR per month for a kid under 10 years

> How much does it cost to fill up your car’s fuel tank?

21 OMR per month, i mostly only go from home to office and back.

> How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc.?

included in rent

> How much do you pay for your Internet/phone subscription?

20 OMR per month for fiber optic

> How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?

2.5 OMR

> How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?

1.5

> How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?

4.5

> How much does a gym membership cost in Oman? 

100 Per Year

> How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Oman? 
All depends on the area,size of apartment/house. OMR 200-250 for 1BHK and 400-500 for a 2BHK.

> How much do you pay for your public transport tickets (bus, subway, train, tram)?
Difficult to estimate but normally for office pick up and drop its around 40-50 OMR per month.
> Staple food: what do people eat and how much do they pay for basic food like bread, rice or pasta?
Rice,Bread,Meat is staple and normal prices

>What is your monthly grocery budget?
For a family of 4 around 250-350 OMR

> How much does it cost to see a physician/doctor/specialist in Oman ? 
Medical Insurance covers it else it is between 2-5 OMR per visit

> What is your children's schooling monthly budget?
Depends on the school..British and American school will cost you 500-700 OMR per child excluding capitation fee and Indian schools around 100-150 OMR pm

> How much does it cost to fill up your car’s fuel tank?
Around 30-40 OMR
> How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc.?
Electricity 20-25
Water 15-20
Gas 3


> How much do you pay for your Internet/phone subscription?
Omantel Unlimited 22 OMR
> How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?
1.5-2 OMR

> How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?
1.2-1.8 OMR

> How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?
3.5 OMR
> How much does a gym membership cost in Oman? 
75-100 OMR