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Cost of Living in As Suwayq

As Suwayq, Shamāl al Bāţinah, Oman · Population 170,000

▼ -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 As Suwayq

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 As Suwayq 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.

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Al Madrah Samā’il

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Fanjā’

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Samā’il

83 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Aş Şuwayḩirah as Sāḩil

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Şuḩār

90 km away · Shamāl al Bāţinah

Bahlā’

99 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

Al ‘Āmirāt

Masqaţ · pop. 121,103

﷼249 ($648) / mo

Al Muḑaybī

Shamāl ash Sharqīyah · pop. 115,040

﷼249 ($648) / mo

Living in As Suwayq

As Suwayq 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 As Suwayq 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 As Suwayq expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼249 ($648) per month in As Suwayq 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 As Suwayq?
A net salary of around ﷼324 ($842) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in As Suwayq with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in As Suwayq is ﷼732 ($1,900).
How much is rent in As Suwayq?
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 As Suwayq cheaper than Oman on average?
Yes — As Suwayq 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 As Suwayq?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼58 ($150) in As Suwayq. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼3 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼1 ($2).
How do transport costs in As Suwayq compare?
A monthly public transport pass in As Suwayq is estimated at ﷼9 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for As Suwayq are estimates based on Oman national averages adjusted for city size (population 170,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.