Muscat, Oman

In 2025, a single person living in Muscat needs approximately OMR 759/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around OMR 1,471/month. Muscat is considered a affordable city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Muscat costs approximately OMR 460/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around OMR 869/month. Rent has changed +2.2% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Muscat are approximately OMR 148 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Muscat costs OMR 36 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Muscat average OMR 66 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Muscat is located in Oman (Middle East). With a 1-bed rent of OMR 460/month and total single-person expenses around OMR 759/month, it is affordable by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Muscat costs approximately OMR 6 in 2025. Budget around OMR 49/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Muscat from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 18% over this period (from OMR 396 in 2022 to OMR 467 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Muscat in 2025, a single person needs approximately OMR 759/month. This covers rent (OMR 460), groceries (OMR 148), transport (OMR 36), utilities (OMR 66) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around OMR 1,471/month.