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Cost of Living in Al ‘Āmirāt

Al ‘Āmirāt, Masqaţ, Oman · Population 121,103

▼ -6% vs Oman average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼249 ($648)
Couple, monthly﷼447 ($1,160)
Family of four, monthly﷼581 ($1,510)

Estimated Prices in Al ‘Āmirāt

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼2.54 ($6.60)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼10.16 ($26.40)per meal
Cappuccino﷼0.76 ($1.98)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼57.60 ($150)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼9.32 ($24.20)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼24.56 ($63.80)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼7.11 ($18.48)per month
Fitness club membership﷼7.11 ($18.48)per month
Cinema ticket﷼1.86 ($4.84)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼115 ($299)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼80.08 ($208)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼240 ($624)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al ‘Āmirāt is ﷼732 ($1,900) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼249 ($648) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼324 ($842) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼80 ($208)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al ‘Āmirāt

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Nearby Cities

Bawshar

11 km away · Masqaţ

Maţraḩ

12 km away · Masqaţ

Masqaţ

14 km away · Masqaţ

Muscat

14 km away · Masqaţ

Fanjā’

41 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Qurayyāt

50 km away · Masqaţ

Samā’il

58 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Al Madrah Samā’il

61 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Other Major Cities in Oman

Masqaţ

Masqaţ · pop. 1,720,000

﷼331 ($861) / mo

Muscat

Masqaţ · pop. 1,421,409

﷼287 ($747) / mo

Bawshar

Masqaţ · pop. 402,023

﷼266 ($690) / mo

Şalālah

Z̧ufār · pop. 331,949

﷼266 ($690) / mo

Maţraḩ

Masqaţ · pop. 230,881

﷼249 ($648) / mo

Şuḩār

Shamāl al Bāţinah · pop. 219,264

﷼249 ($648) / mo

As Suwayq

Shamāl al Bāţinah · pop. 170,000

﷼249 ($648) / mo

Al Muḑaybī

Shamāl ash Sharqīyah · pop. 115,040

﷼249 ($648) / mo

Living in Al ‘Āmirāt

Al ‘Āmirāt is one of the key cities in Oman. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼249 ($648), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼80 ($208) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼581 ($1,510) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼447 ($1,160) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al ‘Āmirāt is ﷼732 ($1,900). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼324 ($842) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al ‘Āmirāt expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼249 ($648) per month in Al ‘Āmirāt including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Oman.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al ‘Āmirāt?
A net salary of around ﷼324 ($842) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al ‘Āmirāt with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al ‘Āmirāt is ﷼732 ($1,900).
How much is rent in Al ‘Āmirāt?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼115 ($299) per month in the city centre and ﷼80 ($208) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼240 ($624).
Is Al ‘Āmirāt cheaper than Oman on average?
Yes — Al ‘Āmirāt is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Oman average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Al ‘Āmirāt?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼58 ($150) in Al ‘Āmirāt. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼3 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Al ‘Āmirāt compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al ‘Āmirāt is estimated at ﷼9 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al ‘Āmirāt are estimates based on Oman national averages adjusted for city size (population 121,103). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.