Moving to Oman from Jordan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Jordan to Oman? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Jordan to Oman, you would find that Oman is 37.9% more expensive than Jordan overall. A JOD53,175 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly OMR33,803 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Muscat averages 91°F vs 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Jordan and Oman.
What does your salary buy?
JOD53,175 → OMR33,803
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 24.8% more
Groceries
pay 38.1% more
Transportation
pay 5.9% more
Housing
pay 57.5% more
Childcare
pay 64.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 59.9% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Jordan to Oman.
Who's moving to Oman?
Top countries of origin for Oman's foreign-born residents.
- 1,375,667
- 316,467
- 250,092
- 88,261
- 74,739
- 46,233
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Jordan
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oman compared to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman performs significantly better than Jordan across all safety metrics.
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
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jordan 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
Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in water stress level.
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 Jordan 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
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Oman leads in life expectancy.
Data: Jordan Tax Service, 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 | Amman | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Amman | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Jordan Meteorological Department,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.
Jordan passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman passport holder visiting Jordan
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 Jordan?
On average Oman is around 17% pricier than Jordan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Budget about OMR8,451 for 3 months in Oman (based on a JOD53,175 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: 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?
Oman performs significantly better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Jordan?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in health coverage index. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Jordan?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
Both Jordan and Oman share the same official language: Arabic.
