Moving to Oman from Australia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Australia to Oman — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Australia to Oman, you would find that Oman is 36.1% cheaper than Australia overall. A A$104,312 salary in Australia would need to be roughly OMR16,547 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Muscat averages 91°F vs 67°F in Canberra, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Australia to Oman.
What does your salary buy?
A$104,312 → OMR16,547
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 58.4% less
Groceries
pay 38.8% less
Transportation
pay 34.4% less
Housing
pay 36.1% less
Childcare
pay 63.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.3% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Australia and Oman stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Australia generally does better on safety, though Oman leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Australia performs better than Oman across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Australia performs better than Oman across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Oman generally does better on employment & economy, though Australia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Australia performs better than Oman across all family life metrics.
Data: Australian Taxation Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Canberra | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Canberra | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Bureau of Meteorology,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and Oman. To live, work, or study long-term in Oman, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Oman's immigration authority.
Australia passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Free
Oman passport holder visiting Australia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oman than Australia?
Generally yes: Oman runs about 43% cheaper than Australia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a A$104,312 comparable salary, that's around OMR4,137 in Oman for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Oman?
With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Oman can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Australia and Oman.
Is Oman safe for expats?
Australia generally does better on safety, though Oman leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Australia.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Australia?
Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 39.8 in Australia. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Australia: 87).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Australia, the official language is English.
