Capital city in Muscat Governorate, Oman
Cost of living in Muscat
How much a month costs in Muscat
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,340–3,900 (RO900–1,500).
Prices in Muscat
Typical 2026 ranges in OMR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | OMR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | RO250–450 | $650–1,170 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | RO170–300 | $442–780 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | RO35–90 | $91–234 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | RO1.5–3 | $3.9–7.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | RO6–14 | $16–36 |
| Cappuccino | RO1.5–2.5 | $3.9–6.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | RO3–5 | $7.8–13.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | RO2–4 | $5.2–10.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | RO20–40 | $52–104 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | RO4–10 | $10–26 |
Value for money: 9/100
A value score of 9/100 means Muscat gives more quality of life per dollar than 8% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 58/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Oman.
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Cost of living across Oman
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Muscat
Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Muscat?
About $1,170–1,690 on a lean budget, $2,340–3,900 for a comfortable month and $5,200–9,100 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Muscat?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs RO250–450 ($650–1,170) a month in the center and RO170–300 ($442–780) outside it.
How much does food cost in Muscat?
A local meal is RO1.5–3 ($3.9–7.8); a mid-range restaurant is RO6–14 ($16–36) per person.
Is Oman expensive?
Prices in Oman are about 47% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.