Updated 2026-11-11 · 6 min read
Condom prices in Muscat and Oman: what a pack costs
Condom prices in Muscat and Oman, where to buy them, how to read nominal width, and how heat and lubricant affect the pack.
Short answer: how much do condoms cost in Muscat?
Basic ten-packs in supermarkets can start around OMR 2.50. Branded ultra-thin packs can cost OMR 9 or more. The ten-pack sold on this site is currently OMR 11, with payment confirmed before dispatch and plain packaging.
The price gap is mostly brand, thickness, lubricant and pack size. A higher price does not replace the need to read nominal width, check the expiry date and store the pack correctly.
Where they are sold
Condoms are legal and widely available in Oman: supermarkets, pharmacies, and delivery apps including noon. You do not need a specialist store, and nobody behind a pharmacy counter is going to make it awkward.
If you are ordering online with a grocery delivery app, they usually arrive in the same bag as everything else.
What a pack costs
Compare the price per condom, not only the box price. A twelve-pack at OMR 9 is not automatically better value than a ten-pack at OMR 2.50 if neither fits properly.
The spread is mostly brand, thickness and pack size. For the products sold here, the current price is displayed on the product card and may change with stock.
Reading the box
- Nominal width is the number that matters for fit — usually 52–56 mm. It is printed on the back, not the front.
- Thickness in millimetres. Ultra-thin is usually around 0.05 mm.
- Lubricant type. Most are silicone-lubricated, which is fine — it is on the outside only.
- Expiry date. Check it. A pack that has been on a shelf for years is a pack to leave.
The storage problem in this climate
A car glovebox in a Oman summer can exceed 60°C. Latex degrades at that temperature, and a condom that has been through a summer in a car should not be used even if the date says it is fine.
Keep them somewhere cool and dry — a bedroom drawer, not a bathroom cabinet and definitely not a car.
Lubricant compatibility
Water-based lubricant is safe with latex. Oil-based lubricant — including baby oil, massage oil and Vaseline — degrades latex and causes failures.
If you are adding lubricant, use water-based. This is the single most common mistake with condoms and it is entirely avoidable.
Mentioned in this post
Ultra-Thin Condoms — 10 Pack
Water-Based Lubricant — 60 ml
Questions
Can I buy condoms in a supermarket in Muscat? +
Yes. Supermarkets, pharmacies and grocery delivery apps all stock them — they are a legal, ordinary product.
How much is a pack? +
Basic supermarket ten-packs can start around OMR 2.50. Branded ultra-thin packs can be OMR 9 or more, while the current ten-pack sold here is OMR 11.
How much do condoms cost in Muscat? +
Price depends on pack size, brand and thickness. Compare the cost per condom and check that the nominal width and expiry date suit you.
Are cheap condoms safe? +
Buy from a reputable shop or pharmacy, check the packaging and expiry date, and do not use a damaged or heat-damaged condom. Price alone is not a reliable quality test.
Is oil-based lubricant safe with condoms? +
No. Oil degrades latex. Use water-based lubricant with condoms.
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