Moving to Oman from Egypt
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Egypt to Oman — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Egypt to Oman, you would find that Oman is 3.0 times more expensive than Egypt overall. A EGP3,791,250 salary in Egypt would need to be roughly OMR39,242 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Muscat averages 91°F vs 82°F in Cairo, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Egypt to Oman.
What does your salary buy?
EGP3,791,250 → OMR39,242
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
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Restaurants
pay 73.0% more
Groceries
pay 2.4 times more
Transportation
pay 3.5 times more
Housing
pay 4.3 times more
Childcare
pay 4.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.8 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Egypt to Oman, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Oman?
Top countries of origin for Oman's foreign-born residents.
- 1,375,667
- 316,467
- 250,092
-
4.88,261
Egypt
- 74,739
- 46,233
Key Indicator Comparison
How Egypt and Oman stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Egypt 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman 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
Egypt generally does better on environment, though Oman leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Oman performs significantly better than Egypt 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 performs significantly better than Egypt 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Oman performs significantly better than Egypt across all family life metrics.
Data: Egyptian Tax Authority, 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 | Cairo | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Cairo | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA),
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.
Egypt passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman passport holder visiting Egypt
Visa FreeData: 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 Egypt?
Day-to-day costs in Oman run about 36% higher than Egypt 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 EGP3,791,250 comparable salary, that's around OMR9,810 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 Egypt and Oman.
Is Oman safe for expats?
Egypt 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 1.3 in Egypt.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Egypt?
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 6.8 in Egypt. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Egypt?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
Both Egypt and Oman share the same official language: Arabic.
