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Cost of Living in Al Buraymī

Al Buraymī, Al Buraymī, Oman · Population 92,223

▼ -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 Buraymī

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 Buraymī 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 Buraymī

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Nearby Cities

Al Qābil

34 km away · Al Buraymī

Shināş

87 km away · Shamāl al Bāţinah

Ḑank

91 km away · Az̧ Z̧āhirah

Şuḩār

94 km away · Shamāl al Bāţinah

Aş Şuwayḩirah as Sāḩil

100 km away · Shamāl al Bāţinah

‘Ibrī

134 km away · Az̧ Z̧āhirah

As Suwayq

172 km away · Shamāl al Bāţinah

Ar Rustāq

191 km away · Janūb al Bāţinah

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 ‘Āmirāt

Masqaţ · pop. 121,103

﷼249 ($648) / mo

Living in Al Buraymī

Al Buraymī 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 Buraymī 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 Buraymī expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼249 ($648) per month in Al Buraymī 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 Buraymī?
A net salary of around ﷼324 ($842) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Buraymī with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Buraymī is ﷼732 ($1,900).
How much is rent in Al Buraymī?
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 Buraymī cheaper than Oman on average?
Yes — Al Buraymī 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 Buraymī?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼58 ($150) in Al Buraymī. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼3 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Al Buraymī compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Buraymī is estimated at ﷼9 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Buraymī are estimates based on Oman national averages adjusted for city size (population 92,223). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.