Make it a trip · Muscat, Oman
What Muscat costs
once you land
Real prices, from the airport ride to a room for the night, each with where we found it. Checked October 2026, around Muttrah and Ruwi.
Prices as the source quoted them.
Arriving
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No visa needed, 14 days Fixed
For AU, GB, US, CA, IE, NL, DE, FR, SG passports.
Longer stays need an e-visa, valid 30 days. Passport must be valid six months.
Source: Wikipedia, visa policy of Oman (2026)
Free -
Mwasalat Route 1 bus from the airport to Ruwi Many reports
Every 30 minutes, 45 to 60 minutes to Ruwi. Pay the driver. Careem costs 8 to 15 OMR.
Source: AirConnect, Muscat airport bus guide (2026)
OMR 0.50 Book an airport pickup -
No visa needed, 90 days Fixed
For NZ passports.
Up to 90 days a year. Passport must be valid six months.
Source: Wikipedia, visa policy of Oman (2026)
Free
Getting around
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City bus ride Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Muscat (2026-06)
US$1.30
Eating and drinking
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Lunch menu at a cheap restaurant Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Muscat (2026-06)
US$5.20 -
US$7.70
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Dinner for two at a restaurant Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Muscat (2026-06)
US$26 -
Cappuccino Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Muscat (2026-06)
US$4.70 -
Beer at a pub, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Muscat (2026-06)
US$12.40
At the supermarket
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Water, 1 litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Muscat (2026-06)
US$0.40 -
Coca-Cola at a restaurant, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Muscat (2026-06)
US$1.10 -
Beer from a shop, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Muscat (2026-06)
US$4.60
Sleeping, per night
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OMR 10 Find a hostel
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OMR 30 Find a guesthouse
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