City guide · Oman
Living in Sohar
An industrial port city on the Batinah coast.
Cost of living
Compare with another city| Item | OMR | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment (city centre) | OMR 200 | $520 |
| 3-bed apartment (family area) | OMR 450 | $1,170 |
| Utilities (monthly) | OMR 41 | $106 |
| Groceries (single, monthly) | OMR 176 | $458 |
| Dinner for two (mid-range) | OMR 95 | $246 |
| Transport (monthly) | OMR 81 | $211 |
| International school (yearly) | OMR 238 | $618 |
| Private health insurance (monthly) | OMR 54 | $141 |
Neighbourhoods
Al Hambar
budgetResidential district near the city centre and hospital.
Best for: Families
Schools: Indian School Sohar, local private schools
Family friendly84Lifestyle52- Studio / mo
- $400
- 1-bed / mo
- $580
- 3-bed / mo
- $1,400
- To centre
- ~10 min
Falaj Al Qabail
budgetClose to Sohar Port with company housing and flats.
Best for: Port and industry workers
Schools: Sohar International School
Family friendly80Lifestyle50- Studio / mo
- $380
- 1-bed / mo
- $560
- 3-bed / mo
- $1,300
- To centre
- ~15 min
Sohar Corniche
midSeafront apartments by the fort and souq.
Best for: Seafront living
Schools: Schools 10 min away
Family friendly78Lifestyle58- Studio / mo
- $420
- 1-bed / mo
- $620
- 3-bed / mo
- $1,500
- To centre
- ~10 min