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Cost of Living in Qurayyāt

Qurayyāt, Masqaţ, Oman · Population 63,133

▼ -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 Qurayyāt

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 Qurayyāt 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 Qurayyāt

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Nearby Cities

Muscat

50 km away · Masqaţ

Masqaţ

50 km away · Masqaţ

Al ‘Āmirāt

50 km away · Masqaţ

Maţraḩ

52 km away · Masqaţ

Bawshar

61 km away · Masqaţ

Ibrā’

74 km away · Shamāl ash Sharqīyah

Fanjā’

84 km away · Ad Dākhilīyah

Samā’il

94 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 Qurayyāt

Qurayyāt 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 Qurayyāt 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 Qurayyāt expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼249 ($648) per month in Qurayyāt 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 Qurayyāt?
A net salary of around ﷼324 ($842) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Qurayyāt with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Qurayyāt is ﷼732 ($1,900).
How much is rent in Qurayyāt?
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 Qurayyāt cheaper than Oman on average?
Yes — Qurayyāt 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 Qurayyāt?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼58 ($150) in Qurayyāt. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼3 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Qurayyāt compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Qurayyāt is estimated at ﷼9 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Qurayyāt are estimates based on Oman national averages adjusted for city size (population 63,133). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.