Food prices in Oman

Is it expensive in the shops in Oman? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Oman? On this page you will find the current price list of food products in Oman, such as: eggs, bread, lettuce, milk, or bottled water (The last update: 3 days 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.


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


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  


Price bread $1.1 ($0.78 - $2.1)

bread

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

Price cheese $5.7 ($2.6 - $21)

cheese

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

Price rice $1.8 ($0.91 - $2.6)

rice

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

Price tomatoes $1.2 ($0.65 - $1.8)

tomatoes

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

Price bananas $1.8 ($1.2 - $3.1)

bananas

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

Price wine $18.2 ($7.8 - $31)

wine

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

Below you will find a list of prices for dairy, cheese, drinks, vegetables, and fruit in Oman (The last update: 3 days ago)


List of prices of food products available in stores and small shops in Oman

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.9 (OMR 0.72)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1.1 (OMR 0.44)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $2.4 (OMR 0.91)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $5.7 (OMR 2.2)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.54 (OMR 0.21)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $18.2 (OMR 7)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $4.3 (OMR 1.7)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $8.6 (OMR 3.3)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $5.8 (OMR 2.3)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $5.1 (OMR 2)
  11. Apples (1kg) $2.3 (OMR 0.89)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $1.8 (OMR 0.69)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $0.96 (OMR 0.37)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $1.1 (OMR 0.43)
  15. Kilo of white rice $1.8 (OMR 0.68)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $1.2 (OMR 0.46)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.8 (OMR 0.7)
  18. Onions (1kg) $0.96 (OMR 0.37)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $9.1 (OMR 3.5)
  20. Pears (1kg) $2.8 (OMR 1.1)
  21. Cucumber (1kg) $0.65 (OMR 0.25)
  22. Perrier Water (small bottle 0.33l) $0.28 (OMR 0.11)
  23. Sausage (1kg) $18.3 (OMR 7)
  24. Cottage cheese (1kg) $5.1 (OMR 2)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Oman

Price changes in Oranges over the years: 2012: $1.4(OMR 0.54), 2013: $1.2(OMR 0.46), 2014: $1.6(OMR 0.6), 2015: $2.1(OMR 0.79), 2016: $2(OMR 0.76), 2017: $1.6(OMR 0.6), and 2018: $1.8(OMR 0.71)

Oman price changes: Oranges (1kg) 2012-2018
Oman price changes Oranges (1kg) hikersbay.com

Have the prices of vegetables and fruits increased in Oman?
See how potato prices have changed in 2012: $0.91(OMR 0.35), 2013: $1.7(OMR 0.65), 2014: $1.2(OMR 0.45), 2015: $1.4(OMR 0.52), 2016: $1.1(OMR 0.42), 2017: $1.1(OMR 0.41), and 2018: $0.96(OMR 0.37)

Oman price changes: Potatoes (1kg) 2012-2018
Oman price changes Potatoes (1kg) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Eggs over the years: 2012: $2.9(OMR 1.1), 2014: $2.4(OMR 0.94), 2015: $2.4(OMR 0.91), 2016: $2.7(OMR 1), 2017: $2.3(OMR 0.9), and 2018: $2.6(OMR 1)

Oman price changes: Eggs (regular) (12) 2012-2018
Oman price changes Eggs (regular) (12) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Rice over the years: 2012: $1.3(OMR 0.49), 2013: $1.5(OMR 0.57), 2014: $1.8(OMR 0.69), 2015: $1.9(OMR 0.74), 2016: $2(OMR 0.77), 2017: $1.8(OMR 0.7), and 2018: $1.7(OMR 0.64)

Oman price changes: Kilo of white rice 2012-2018
Oman price changes Kilo of white rice hikersbay.com

Has the price of meat decreased in stores in Oman?
The prices of beef have changed in recent years: 2015: $7.5(OMR 2.9), 2016: $9.2(OMR 3.5), 2017: $8.5(OMR 3.3), and 2018: $6.8(OMR 2.6).

Oman price changes: Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) 2015-2018
Oman price changes Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) hikersbay.com

Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:

bottle of water

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

average earnings

$2.19K
by half less than in United States

bread

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

tomatoes

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

cheap restaurant

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

fees

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