Moving to Oman from Dominican Republic

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Dominican Republic to Oman — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Dominican Republic to Oman, you would find that Oman is 26.0% more expensive than Dominican Republic overall. A DOP4,408,790 salary in Dominican Republic would need to be roughly OMR28,746 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Dominican Republic to Oman.

What does your salary buy?

DOP4,408,790 OMR28,746

To maintain the same standard of living in Oman

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 16.2% less

Groceries

pay 4.0% more

Transportation

pay 7.8% less

Housing

pay 36.0% more

Childcare

pay 28.2% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.4 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 DOP = 0.0065 OMR (July 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Dominican Republic to Oman.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DO
12.4
OM
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DO
27.4
OM
11.0

Oman performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DO
$1,169
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DO
22.3
OM
20.6

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

DO
27.0
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DO
3.0t
OM
18.7t

Dominican Republic 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

DO
10.7
OM
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DO
39.5%
OM
116.7%

Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominican Republic leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DO
5.6%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DO
$23,100
OM
$40,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DO
72.6 yrs
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DO
21.2
OM
14.4

Oman performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all family life metrics.

Data: Direccion General de Impuestos Internos, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Santo Domingo Rain: 57.0 in/yr (1447 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Santo Domingo Muscat
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) 100°/82°F (38°/28°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) 97°/83°F (36°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) 87°/70°F (31°/21°C)
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Month Santo Domingo Muscat
Jan 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C)
Mar 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C)
May 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C)
Jun 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C)
Jul 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C)
Aug 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C)
Sep 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C)
Oct 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C)
Nov 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C)
Dec 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C)

Data: Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá, Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Oman

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

Oman passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Required
Oman passport holders need a visa to enter Dominican Republic.

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 Dominican Republic?

Costs in Oman and Dominican Republic 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 OMR7,186 in Oman on a DOP4,408,790 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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 Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Dominican Republic.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in adult obesity rate. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 22.3 in Dominican Republic. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).

What's the weather like in Oman compared to Dominican Republic?

The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 87°F in Santo Domingo. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Santo Domingo gets 57.0 in.

What language do they speak in Oman?

The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Dominican Republic, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

DO OM
Population 10,694,700 3,764,348
Currency Dominican Peso (DOP) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 9999