Moving to Oman from Kenya
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Kenya to Oman — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Kenya to Oman, you would find that Oman is 79.1% more expensive than Kenya overall. A KES9,705,750 salary in Kenya would need to be roughly OMR42,759 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 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Kenya to Oman.
What does your salary buy?
KES9,705,750 → OMR42,759
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 22.3% more
Groceries
pay 52.0% more
Transportation
pay 14.1% more
Housing
pay 2.3 times more
Childcare
pay 14.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.7 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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kenya to Oman.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman performs significantly better than Kenya 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya 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
Kenya 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
Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Kenya 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 Kenya 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 Kenya across all family life metrics.
Data: Revenue 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 | Nairobi | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman passport holder visiting Kenya
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Kenya?
No — Oman is on average about 48% more expensive than Kenya. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly OMR10,690 in Oman on a KES9,705,750 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Kenya?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
