Moving to Oman from Canada
What to Expect
Considering a move from Canada to Oman? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Canada to Oman, you would find that Oman is 29.0% cheaper than Canada overall. A CA$103,526 salary in Canada would need to be roughly OMR16,995 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 52°F in Ottawa, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Canada and Oman.
What does your salary buy?
CA$103,526 → OMR16,995
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 56.4% less
Groceries
pay 41.6% less
Transportation
pay 24.6% less
Housing
pay 38.1% less
Childcare
pay 52.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 24.0% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Oman compared to Canada.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Canada 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
Canada 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
Canada 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
Canada 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 Canada 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
Canada generally does better on family life, though Oman leads in education spending.
Data: Canada Revenue Agency, 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 | Ottawa | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Ottawa | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service of Canada,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada 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.
Canada passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Free
Oman passport holder visiting Canada
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 Canada?
On average Oman is about 41% less expensive than Canada, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Budget about OMR4,249 for 3 months in Oman (based on a CA$103,526 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Oman?
Connectivity is usually fine (Oman: 10.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Oman offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Oman safe for expats?
Canada 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 2.3 in Canada.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Canada?
Canada 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 25.0 in Canada. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Canada: 91).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Canada?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 52°F in Ottawa. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ottawa gets 37.1 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.
