Moving to Oman from Brazil

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Brazil to Oman — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Brazil to Oman, you would find that Oman is 45.1% more expensive than Brazil overall. A R$388,958 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly OMR34,873 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 80°F in Brasilia, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Brazil to Oman.

What does your salary buy?

R$388,958 OMR34,873

To maintain the same standard of living in Oman

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 15.1% less

Groceries

pay 14.1% more

Transportation

pay 7.2% more

Housing

pay 99.8% more

Childcare

pay 4.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.2 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 BRL = 0.0742 OMR(June 2026)

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 Brazil and Oman stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
OM
0.3
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
OM
11.0

Oman performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
OM
20.6

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BR
23.0
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
OM
18.7t

Brazil performs better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
OM
10.9
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
OM
116.7%

Brazil generally does better on infrastructure, though Oman leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
OM
$40,000

Oman performs significantly better than Brazil across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
OM
14.4

Brazil generally does better on family life, though Oman leads in life expectancy.

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

BrasiliaRain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80°/61°F

Avg. annual high / low

MuscatRain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91°/75°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsBrasiliaMuscat
Jan–Mar80°/63°F (27°/17°C)81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Apr–Jun78°/59°F (26°/15°C)100°/82°F (38°/28°C)
Jul–Sep80°/58°F (27°/14°C)97°/83°F (36°/28°C)
Oct–Dec80°/64°F (27°/17°C)87°/70°F (31°/21°C)
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MonthBrasiliaMuscat
Jan80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C)
Feb80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C)
Mar81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C)
Apr80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C)
May78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C)
Jun77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C)
Jul77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C)
Aug81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C)
Sep83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C)
Oct82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C)
Nov80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C)
Dec79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Oman without a visa.
Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Required
Oman passport holders need a visa to enter Brazil.

Data: 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 Brazil?

Day-to-day costs in Oman run about 21% higher than Brazil on average; specific cities can swing further.

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 R$388,958 comparable salary, that's around OMR8,718 in Oman for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Brazil and Oman.

Is Oman safe for expats?

Oman performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Brazil?

Brazil 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 21.4 in Brazil. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

What's the weather like in Oman compared to Brazil?

The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Oman?

The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR OM
Population217,240,0603,764,348
CurrencyBrazilian Real (R$)Omani Rial (OMR)
LanguagesPortugueseArabic
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+55+968
Time zones41
Emergency number1909999