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Cost of Living in Fanjā’

Fanjā’, Ad Dākhilīyah, Oman · Population 10,396

▼ -16% vs Oman average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼223 ($578)
Couple, monthly﷼398 ($1,034)
Family of four, monthly﷼518 ($1,345)

Estimated Prices in Fanjā’

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼2.29 ($5.94)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼9.15 ($23.76)per meal
Cappuccino﷼0.69 ($1.78)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼51.84 ($135)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼8.39 ($21.78)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼22.11 ($57.42)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼6.40 ($16.63)per month
Fitness club membership﷼6.40 ($16.63)per month
Cinema ticket﷼1.68 ($4.36)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼101 ($262)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼70.20 ($182)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼211 ($547)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Fanjā’ is ﷼658 ($1,710) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼223 ($578) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼289 ($752) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼70 ($182)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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Nakhal

29 km away · Janūb al Bāţinah

Bawshar

33 km away · Masqaţ

Al ‘Āmirāt

41 km away · Masqaţ

Maţraḩ

50 km away · Masqaţ

Masqaţ

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Muscat

52 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 Fanjā’

Fanjā’ is one of the key cities in Oman. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼223 ($578), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼70 ($182) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼518 ($1,345) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼398 ($1,034) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Fanjā’ is ﷼658 ($1,710). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼289 ($752) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fanjā’ expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼223 ($578) per month in Fanjā’ including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Oman.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Fanjā’?
A net salary of around ﷼289 ($752) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Fanjā’ with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Fanjā’ is ﷼658 ($1,710).
How much is rent in Fanjā’?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼101 ($262) per month in the city centre and ﷼70 ($182) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼211 ($547).
Is Fanjā’ cheaper than Oman on average?
Yes — Fanjā’ is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Oman average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Fanjā’?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼52 ($135) in Fanjā’. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼2 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Fanjā’ compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Fanjā’ is estimated at ﷼8 ($22). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Fanjā’ are estimates based on Oman national averages adjusted for city size (population 10,396). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.