Muscat travel budget

Muscat: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Muscat

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Muscat for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 51 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.6 per person
  • $ 5.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1063* (420 OMR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 71 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 9.6 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 2307* (896 OMR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 80 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 3390* (1316 OMR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Muscat compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Muscat in 2024 is 25% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Muscat in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Muscat by expense type

Restaurant budget in Muscat

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Muscat is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.2/person
($ 3.9 to $ 13)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 16/person
($ 13 to $ 33)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.2/person
($ 6.4 to $ 11)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 12 for 500ml
($ 5.2 to $ 20)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 9 for 330ml
($ 5.2 to $ 13)

155% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.1/cup
($ 3.1 to $ 7.7)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Muscat

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Muscat is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 59/night
($ 43 to $ 75)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 31 to $ 367)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 63/night
($ 29 to $ 151)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 36 to $ 258)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 259/night
($ 73 to $ 804)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 120/month
($ 23 to $ 796)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 123/month
($ 31 to $ 603)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 160/month
($ 40 to $ 773)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 100/month
($ 70 to $ 117)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 278/month
($ 43 to $ 1373)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Muscat

On average, the price of supermarket food in Muscat is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.6)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 8.2)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Muscat

On average, the price of transport in Muscat is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.3/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.9
($ 2.6 to $ 4.6)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 59/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 154)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Muscat

On average, budget for leisure activities in Muscat is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 7.7 to $ 13)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 31/hr
($ 13 to $ 39)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Muscat

On average, shopping budget in Muscat is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.9/pack
($ 5.2 to $ 6.7)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 44
($ 21 to $ 78)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 16 to $ 52)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Muscat
London → Muscat
London → Muscat
$ 786
(fair price: $ 525)
Manchester → Muscat
Manchester → Muscat
Manchester → Muscat
$ 564
(fair price: $ 458)
Montreal → Muscat
Montreal → Muscat
Montreal → Muscat
$ 1276
(fair price: $ 1199)
Dublin → Muscat
Dublin → Muscat
Dublin → Muscat
$ 562
(fair price: $ 462)
Edinburgh → Muscat
Edinburgh → Muscat
Edinburgh → Muscat
$ 614
(fair price: $ 477)
New York City → Muscat
New York City → Muscat
New York City → Muscat
$ 1026
(fair price: $ 875)

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About this information on the cost of living in Muscat

The information about the cost of living in Muscat shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Muscat was updated on 01-11-2024.

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