Moving to Arkansas from Oman

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Oman to Arkansas — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Oman to Arkansas, you would find that Arkansas is 2.1 times more expensive than Oman overall. A OMR28,837 salary in Oman would need to be roughly $110,679 in Arkansas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Little Rock averages 72°F vs 91°F in Muscat, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Oman to Arkansas.

What does your salary buy?

OMR28,837 $110,679

To maintain the same standard of living in Arkansas

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 3.8 times more

Groceries

pay 83.5% more

Transportation

pay 8.9% more

Housing

pay 2.4 times more

Childcare

pay 3.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 OMR = 2.6 USD (July 2026)

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 Oman to Arkansas, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
30 ↓ 12% vs 2022

people moved from Oman to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Oman and Arkansas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

OM
27.0%
AR
38.3%

Oman performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

OM
96.0%
AR
84.9%

Oman performs better than Arkansas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OM
1.5%
AR
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
AR
$47,319

Oman generally does better on employment & economy, though Arkansas leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

OM
76.9 yrs
AR
73.8 yrs

Oman performs better than Arkansas across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Little Rock
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 56°/38°F (13°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 80°/61°F (27°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Muscat Little Rock
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Oman passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Oman without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas than Oman?

Day-to-day costs in Arkansas run about 48% higher than Oman on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Arkansas?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a OMR28,837 comparable salary, that's around $27,670 in Arkansas for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Arkansas?

Working remotely from Arkansas's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Oman and Arkansas.

How is healthcare in Arkansas compared to Oman?

Oman performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Little Rock is 72°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Little Rock receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Arkansas?

The official language in Arkansas is English. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

OM
Population 3,764,348 2,915,918
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 9999 911