Moving to Egypt from Oman
What to Expect
Considering a move from Oman to Egypt? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Oman to Egypt, you would find that Egypt is 50.1% cheaper than Oman overall. A OMR28,846 salary in Oman would need to be roughly EGP2,734,206 in Egypt to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Cairo averages 82°F vs 91°F in Muscat, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oman and Egypt.
What does your salary buy?
OMR28,846 → EGP2,734,206
To maintain the same standard of living in Egypt
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Restaurants
pay 40.4% less
Groceries
pay 53.2% less
Transportation
pay 35.5% less
Housing
pay 73.3% less
Childcare
pay 72.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 70.9% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Oman to Egypt.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Egypt compared to Oman.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman generally does better on safety, though Egypt 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
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt 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
Oman generally does better on environment, though Egypt leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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 performs better than Egypt across all infrastructure metrics.
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 better than Egypt 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 better than Egypt 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 | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) | 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) | 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) |
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| Month | Muscat | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) | 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) |
| Feb | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) | 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) | 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) |
| Apr | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) |
| May | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) | 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) |
| Jun | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) | 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) | 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) |
| Aug | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) | 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) |
| Sep | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) | 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) |
| Oct | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Nov | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) | 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority,
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman and Egypt. To live, work, or study long-term in Egypt, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Egypt's immigration authority.
Oman passport holder visiting Egypt
Visa Free
Egypt passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-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 Egypt than Oman?
On average Egypt is about 27% less expensive than Oman, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Egypt?
Budget about EGP683,552 for 3 months in Egypt (based on a OMR28,846 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Egypt?
Connectivity is usually fine (Egypt: 10.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Egypt offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Egypt safe for expats?
Oman generally does better on safety, though Egypt leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Egypt is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.
How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Oman?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).
What's the weather like in Egypt compared to Oman?
The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Egypt?
Both Oman and Egypt share the same official language: Arabic.
