I want to clarify all the issues for you so that you can safely find a suitable house or room and spend your time in this hot and humid country with peace of mind.
In which city of Oman do you want to live?
Dear friends, if you are coming to Oman for a leisure trip or to live in Muscat, the case is different from other cities in Oman. Muscat is the most expensive city in Oman.
length of stay
Don’t just ask for a daily price, ask for a monthly price as well. Many times travelers rent a place for two weeks and they are charged for the daily price, while their stay is usually longer. Administrative work in Oman usually takes longer, and as a result, if they want to extend their stay, they have to pay more. However, the price for two weeks is very close to the price for one month, and if you rent for two weeks and extend it for another two weeks, you have to pay for more than one month.
How many are you?
The number of people has no effect on renting a house, but if you want to rent a room or stay in a boarding house, usually half the cost of one person is added to the rent for each person. For example, if the rent for a single room is 8 Rials, the rent for a double room is 12 Rials per night.
A villa or an apartment? Or a boarding house room in Oman?
Definitely, to have an economical stay from two weeks to several months, we suggest you rent a boarding house. Because in this case, you don’t have to buy home appliances. Many Iranians have started boarding houses in Muscat and other cities of Oman and provide services according to Iranian culture, so you can stay in these boarding houses with more reasonable prices.
What facilities do you have in mind for living in Oman?
In Muscat, depending on the type of facilities you have in mind, the costs can be different. In many apartment units, facilities such as swimming pools and gyms are shared between the units of a building complex. Also, the whole house or kitchen can be furnished separately. Furnished kitchens have a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher, and if the whole house is furnished, a TV, carpet, bed, and table are also considered home appliances. As a rule, the price of these houses is more expensive than the houses that do not have this equipment.
The cost of renting a boarding house in Oman
The cost of renting a boarding house in Oman can be different depending on the location, but the boarding house may have:
- a bed, a sofa a refrigerator
- Master rooms with private bathroom and toilet
- The buildings have free internet
- There is usually a common kitchen for cooking
- There is usually an automatic washing machine
According to the features I just mentioned, the average cost is 8 Rials per person per night, 50 Rials per week and 130 Rials per month.
It costs 10 rials per night for two people, 60 rials per week and 180 rials per month.
However, you may be able to bargain with Iranians and Omanis on the price and even get a small discount.
The cost of renting houses, apartments and villas in Oman
The cost of renting a house in Oman, like a boarding house, varies depending on the house’s location. With that being said, the prices are as follows:
- Renting unfurnished houses and apartments starts from at least 180 Rials and these houses have at least one bedroom, kitchen, and a hall. These houses are located in the Al-Khoud area, and there may be older and cheaper houses in Mobeila.
- Renting furnished houses and apartments starts from 250 Rials. Renting private three- to four-room villas starts from 350 Rials per month, which can be more expensive with more rooms. If it is furnished, the prices will be higher.
What points should we consider when renting a house or a boarding house?
- Proximity to shopping markets such as Carrefour, Nesto, and Lulu
- Free wireless internet
- Proximity to the main highways of Muscat such as Sultan Qaboos Highway
- If you go to a boarding house, each room should be master, that is, it should have a private bathroom and toilet, as well as a bed, TV, and refrigerator.
- In the guesthouses, you should have access to a common kitchen and a smart washing machine available.