Moving to Croatia from Oman
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Oman to Croatia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Oman to Croatia, you would find that Croatia is 68.8% more expensive than Oman overall. A OMR28,838 salary in Oman would need to be roughly HRK709,548 in Croatia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Croatian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Zagreb averages 60°F vs 91°F in Muscat, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Oman to Croatia.
What does your salary buy?
OMR28,838 → HRK709,548
To maintain the same standard of living in Croatia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 4.0 times more
Groceries
pay 26.3% more
Transportation
pay 66.3% more
Housing
pay 51.8% more
Childcare
pay 20.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.7% less
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 Oman to Croatia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman generally does better on safety, though Croatia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Croatia 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
Croatia performs significantly 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 Croatia leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Croatia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Croatia performs significantly better than Oman across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Oman, 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 | Muscat | Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 44°/29°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) | 69°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) | 50°/35°F (10°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Muscat | Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) | 38°/25°F (3.1°/-4.0°C) |
| Feb | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) | 43°/28°F (6.1°/-2.5°C) |
| Mar | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) | 52°/34°F (11.3°/0.9°C) |
| Apr | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) | 62°/41°F (16.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) | 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.2°C) |
| Jun | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) | 80°/58°F (26.7°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) | 79°/57°F (26.2°/13.7°C) |
| Sep | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) | 72°/51°F (22.3°/10.4°C) |
| Oct | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) | 61°/42°F (16.2°/5.8°C) |
| Nov | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) | 49°/35°F (9.3°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.9°C) |
Data:
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority,
Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman and Croatia. To live, work, or study long-term in Croatia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Croatia's immigration authority.
Oman passport holder visiting Croatia
Visa Required
Croatia passport holder visiting Oman
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 Croatia than Oman?
No — Croatia is on average about 44% more expensive than Oman. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Croatia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly HRK177,387 in Croatia on a OMR28,838 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Croatia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Croatia has 27.0 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 Croatia safe for expats?
Oman generally does better on safety, though Croatia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Croatia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.
How is healthcare in Croatia compared to Oman?
Croatia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Croatia, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Croatia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).
What's the weather like in Croatia compared to Oman?
The average high temperature in Zagreb is 60°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Zagreb receives around 33.7 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Croatia?
The official language in Croatia is Croatian. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.
