CostLens
HomeOman › Al Madrah Samā’il

Cost of Living in Al Madrah Samā’il

Al Madrah Samā’il, Ad Dākhilīyah, Oman

▼ -13% vs Oman average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼231 ($599)
Couple, monthly﷼413 ($1,072)
Family of four, monthly﷼537 ($1,394)

Estimated Prices in Al Madrah Samā’il

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼2.36 ($6.14)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼9.45 ($24.55)per meal
Cappuccino﷼0.71 ($1.84)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼53.56 ($139)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼8.66 ($22.51)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼22.84 ($59.33)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼6.62 ($17.19)per month
Fitness club membership﷼6.62 ($17.19)per month
Cinema ticket﷼1.73 ($4.50)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼105 ($273)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼73.14 ($190)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼219 ($570)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Madrah Samā’il is ﷼680 ($1,767) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼231 ($599) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼300 ($779) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼73 ($190)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Madrah Samā’il

Al Madrah Samā’il vs MasqaţAl Madrah Samā’il vs MuscatAl Madrah Samā’il vs BawsharAl Madrah Samā’il vs ŞalālahAl Madrah Samā’il vs MaţraḩAl Madrah Samā’il vs Şuḩār

Nearby Cities

Samā’il

4 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Nakhal

15 km away · Janūb al Bāţinah

Fanjā’

24 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Izkī

45 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Ar Rustāq

54 km away · Janūb al Bāţinah

Bawshar

56 km away · Masqaţ

Nizwá

59 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Al ‘Āmirāt

61 km away · Masqaţ

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 Madrah Samā’il

Al Madrah Samā’il is one of the key cities in Oman. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼231 ($599), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼73 ($190) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼537 ($1,394) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼413 ($1,072) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Madrah Samā’il is ﷼680 ($1,767). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼300 ($779) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Madrah Samā’il expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼231 ($599) per month in Al Madrah Samā’il including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Oman.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Madrah Samā’il?
A net salary of around ﷼300 ($779) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Madrah Samā’il with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Madrah Samā’il is ﷼680 ($1,767).
How much is rent in Al Madrah Samā’il?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼105 ($273) per month in the city centre and ﷼73 ($190) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼219 ($570).
Is Al Madrah Samā’il cheaper than Oman on average?
Yes — Al Madrah Samā’il is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Oman average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Madrah Samā’il?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼54 ($139) in Al Madrah Samā’il. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼2 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Al Madrah Samā’il compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Madrah Samā’il is estimated at ﷼9 ($23). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Madrah Samā’il are estimates based on Oman national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.