Moving to Oman from Gabon

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Gabon to Oman? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Gabon to Oman, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Oman compared to Gabon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
OM
11.0

Oman performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
5.2
OM
19.9

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon 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

GA
53.0
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
OM
18.6t

Gabon performs better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GA
4.7
OM
11.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
OM
116.7%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.1%
OM
3.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$8,263
OM
$19,947

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GA
68.5 yrs
OM
80.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
25.9
OM
8.3

Oman performs significantly better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Direction of Taxes (2016), Ministry of Finance, Oman (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Muscat
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 100°/82°F (38°/28°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 97°/83°F (36°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 87°/70°F (31°/21°C)
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Month Libreville Muscat
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon 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.

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Oman

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

Oman passport holder visiting Gabon

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Oman: 11.1 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?

Oman performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Gabon?

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 19.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 5.2 in Gabon. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Oman?

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

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At a Glance

GA OM
Population 2,593,130 5,494,691
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 9999