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Cost of Living in Şalālah

Şalālah, Z̧ufār, Oman · Population 331,949

▲ +0% vs Oman average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼266 ($690)
Couple, monthly﷼476 ($1,237)
Family of four, monthly﷼620 ($1,610)

Estimated Prices in Şalālah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼2.69 ($7.00)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼10.77 ($27.98)per meal
Cappuccino﷼0.81 ($2.10)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼61.05 ($159)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼9.88 ($25.65)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼26.04 ($67.63)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼7.54 ($19.59)per month
Fitness club membership﷼7.54 ($19.59)per month
Cinema ticket﷼1.98 ($5.13)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼124 ($322)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼86.13 ($224)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼258 ($671)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Şalālah is ﷼775 ($2,014) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼266 ($690) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼345 ($897) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼86 ($224)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Oman

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﷼331 ($861) / mo

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﷼287 ($747) / mo

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﷼266 ($690) / mo

Maţraḩ

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﷼249 ($648) / mo

Şuḩār

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﷼249 ($648) / mo

As Suwayq

Shamāl al Bāţinah · pop. 170,000

﷼249 ($648) / mo

Al ‘Āmirāt

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﷼249 ($648) / mo

Al Muḑaybī

Shamāl ash Sharqīyah · pop. 115,040

﷼249 ($648) / mo

Living in Şalālah

Şalālah is one of the key cities in Oman. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼266 ($690), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼86 ($224) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼620 ($1,610) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼476 ($1,237) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Şalālah is ﷼775 ($2,014). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼345 ($897) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Şalālah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼266 ($690) per month in Şalālah including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Oman.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Şalālah?
A net salary of around ﷼345 ($897) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Şalālah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Şalālah is ﷼775 ($2,014).
How much is rent in Şalālah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼124 ($322) per month in the city centre and ﷼86 ($224) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼258 ($671).
Is Şalālah cheaper than Oman on average?
No — Şalālah is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Oman average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Şalālah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼61 ($159) in Şalālah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼3 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Şalālah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Şalālah is estimated at ﷼10 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Şalālah are estimates based on Oman national averages adjusted for city size (population 331,949). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.