Moving to Oman from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Burkina Faso and Oman stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BF
27.8
OM
11.0

Oman performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BF
$224
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BF
1.5
OM
20.6

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BF
84.0
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BF
0.3t
OM
18.7t

Burkina Faso performs better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BF
0.1
OM
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BF
7.8%
OM
116.7%

Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Burkina Faso leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
5.3%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
OM
$40,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BF
63.4 yrs
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
OM
14.4

Oman generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ouagadougou Rain: 29.3 in/yr (744 mm)
95° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ouagadougou Muscat
Jan–Mar 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) 100°/82°F (38°/28°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 97°/83°F (36°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) 87°/70°F (31°/21°C)
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Month Ouagadougou Muscat
Jan 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C)
Feb 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C)
Mar 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C)
May 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C)
Jun 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C)
Aug 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C)
Sep 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C)
Oct 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C)
Nov 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso, Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso 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.

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Burkina Faso passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.
Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Burkina Faso.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Burkina Faso and Oman.

Is Oman safe for expats?

Oman performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Burkina Faso?

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).

What's the weather like in Oman compared to Burkina Faso?

The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.

What language do they speak in Oman?

The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF OM
Population 21,935,389 3,764,348
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +226 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999