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Cost of Living in Al Muḑaybī

Al Muḑaybī, Shamāl ash Sharqīyah, Oman · Population 115,040

▼ -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 Muḑaybī

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 Muḑaybī 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 Muḑaybī

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Nearby Cities

Ibrā’

46 km away · Shamāl ash Sharqīyah

Izkī

54 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Nizwá

72 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Samā’il

83 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Al Madrah Samā’il

85 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Bahlā’

95 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Nakhal

97 km away · Janūb al Bāţinah

Fanjā’

100 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 ‘Āmirāt

Masqaţ · pop. 121,103

﷼249 ($648) / mo

Living in Al Muḑaybī

Al Muḑaybī 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 Muḑaybī 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 Muḑaybī expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼249 ($648) per month in Al Muḑaybī 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 Muḑaybī?
A net salary of around ﷼324 ($842) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Muḑaybī with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Muḑaybī is ﷼732 ($1,900).
How much is rent in Al Muḑaybī?
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 Muḑaybī cheaper than Oman on average?
Yes — Al Muḑaybī 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 Muḑaybī?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼58 ($150) in Al Muḑaybī. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼3 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Al Muḑaybī compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Muḑaybī is estimated at ﷼9 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Muḑaybī are estimates based on Oman national averages adjusted for city size (population 115,040). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.