Food Prices in Oman — November 2026

Name: Oman — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

120

vs World Average

+20%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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What this means for vanlife

Food in Oman is 20% above the world average. Plan a larger grocery budget: the same basket costs around $360 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +6.9% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Oman

Oman

120

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

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Similar Countries

Cyprus 118 +18%

Portugal 117.8 +17.8%

United States 117.5 +17.5%

Greece 116 +16%

Spain 115.5 +15.5%

More countries in Middle East

Egypt 65 -35%

Turkey 88 -12%

Lebanon 95 -5%

Jordan 110 +10%

Qatar 127.9 +27.9%

Saudi Arabia 130.2 +30.2%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Oman?

Yes, food in Oman is above average. The VanBasket Index is 120 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 20% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Oman per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Oman you can expect to spend around $360. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 120 (world = 100).

How does Oman compare to similar countries?

Oman has a VanBasket Index of 120. Similar or nearby countries: Cyprus, Portugal, United States.

How often is the food price data for Oman updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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