Town in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman
Cost of living in Nizwa
How much a month costs in Nizwa
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,820–2,860 (RO700–1,100).
Prices in Nizwa
Typical 2026 ranges in OMR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | OMR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | RO25–70 | $65–182 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | RO1–2.5 | $2.6–6.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | RO4–10 | $10–26 |
| Cappuccino | RO1.2–2.5 | $3.1–6.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | RO2–4 | $5.2–10.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | RO4–10 | $10–26 |
Value for money: 21/100
A value score of 21/100 means Nizwa gives more quality of life per dollar than 20% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 56/100. It's the 1st 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 Nizwa
Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Nizwa?
About $910–1,430 on a lean budget, $1,820–2,860 for a comfortable month and $3,900–6,500 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Nizwa?
A local meal is RO1–2.5 ($2.6–6.5); a mid-range restaurant is RO4–10 ($10–26) 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 Spotted something out of date?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.