Moving to Oman from Japan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Japan to Oman? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Japan to Oman, you would find that Oman is 7.1% cheaper than Japan overall. A ¥12,000,000 salary in Japan would need to be roughly OMR27,000 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Muscat averages 91°F vs 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.7% more
Groceries
pay 16.1% less
Transportation
pay 23.2% less
Housing
pay 4.3% less
Childcare
pay 37.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 50.9% 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.
What salary do you need in Oman?
What does your salary buy?
¥12,000,000 → OMR27,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oman compared to Japan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan 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
share of households with internet
Japan generally does better on infrastructure, though Oman leads in electricity per capita.
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
Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Oman leads in top income tax rate.
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
Japan generally does better on family life, though Oman leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Tax Agency Japan (2016), Ministry of Finance, Oman (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Oman vs Japan
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tokyo | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Tokyo | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Japan Meteorological Agency,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Can you move from Japan to Oman?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.
Japan passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Free
Oman passport holder visiting Japan
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 Japan?
On average Oman is about 7% less expensive than Japan, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Budget about OMR6,750 for 3 months in Oman (based on a ¥12,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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?
Japan generally does better on safety, though Oman leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Japan?
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 19.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 26.5 in Japan. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
