Moving to Oman from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Oman — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Oman, you would find that Oman is 40.6% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM125,999 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly OMR29,520 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Muscat averages 91°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Oman.
What does your salary buy?
BAM125,999 → OMR29,520
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 32.5% less
Groceries
pay 3.2% less
Transportation
pay 8.6% more
Housing
pay 63.1% more
Childcare
pay 77.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.9 times 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Oman.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics.
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
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though Oman leads in electricity per capita.
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 performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Oman across all family life metrics.
Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 | Sarajevo | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Free
Oman passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Costs in Oman and Bosnia and Herzegovina are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly OMR7,380 in Oman on a BAM125,999 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Oman?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Oman has 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Oman safe for expats?
Oman performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
