Moving to Djibouti from Oman

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oman to Djibouti.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
DJ
23.3

Oman performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

OM
$1,444
DJ
$155
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
DJ
2.0

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

OM
104.0
DJ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
DJ
0.8t

Djibouti performs significantly better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

OM
10.9
DJ
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

OM
116.7%
DJ
6.3%

Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Djibouti leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

OM
1.5%
DJ
26.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
DJ
$6,500

Oman performs better than Djibouti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

OM
76.9 yrs
DJ
65.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
DJ
46.9

Oman performs better than Djibouti across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

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

Djibouti Rain: 6.5 in/yr (164 mm)
93° / 79°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Djibouti
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 96°/81°F (35°/27°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 104°/86°F (40°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 88°/74°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Muscat Djibouti
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Djibouti

Visa on Arrival
Oman passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti.
Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Djibouti passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Djibouti?

With 1.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Djibouti can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Oman and Djibouti.

Is Djibouti safe for expats?

Oman performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Djibouti compared to Oman?

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Djibouti, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Djibouti scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Djibouti is 93°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Djibouti receives around 6.5 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Djibouti?

The official languages in Djibouti are Arabic and French. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

OM DJ
Population 3,764,348 957,273
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Languages Arabic Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +253
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999