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Cost of Living in Şūr

Şūr, Janūb ash Sharqīyah, Oman

▼ -13% vs Oman average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼231 ($599)
Couple, monthly﷼413 ($1,072)
Family of four, monthly﷼537 ($1,394)

Estimated Prices in Şūr

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼2.36 ($6.14)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼9.45 ($24.55)per meal
Cappuccino﷼0.71 ($1.84)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼53.56 ($139)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼8.66 ($22.51)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼22.84 ($59.33)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼6.62 ($17.19)per month
Fitness club membership﷼6.62 ($17.19)per month
Cinema ticket﷼1.73 ($4.50)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼105 ($273)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼73.14 ($190)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼219 ($570)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Şūr is ﷼680 ($1,767) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼231 ($599) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼300 ($779) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼73 ($190)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Qurayyāt

101 km away · Masqaţ

Ibrā’

101 km away · Shamāl ash Sharqīyah

Al Muḑaybī

145 km away · Shamāl ash Sharqīyah

Al ‘Āmirāt

150 km away · Masqaţ

Muscat

151 km away · Masqaţ

Masqaţ

151 km away · Masqaţ

Maţraḩ

153 km away · Masqaţ

Bawshar

161 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 Şūr

Şūr is one of the key cities in Oman. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼231 ($599), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼73 ($190) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼537 ($1,394) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼413 ($1,072) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Şūr is ﷼680 ($1,767). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼300 ($779) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Şūr expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼231 ($599) per month in Şūr including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Oman.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Şūr?
A net salary of around ﷼300 ($779) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Şūr with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Şūr is ﷼680 ($1,767).
How much is rent in Şūr?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼105 ($273) per month in the city centre and ﷼73 ($190) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼219 ($570).
Is Şūr cheaper than Oman on average?
Yes — Şūr is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Oman average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Şūr?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼54 ($139) in Şūr. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼2 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Şūr compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Şūr is estimated at ﷼9 ($23). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Şūr are estimates based on Oman national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.