Moving to New Jersey from Oman

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oman to New Jersey, you would find that New Jersey is 3.1 times more expensive than Oman overall. A OMR28,846 salary in Oman would need to be roughly $156,643 in New Jersey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Trenton averages 63°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 New Jersey.

What does your salary buy?

OMR28,846 $156,643

To maintain the same standard of living in New Jersey

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 4.0 times more

Groceries

pay 2.7 times more

Transportation

pay 65.1% more

Housing

pay 3.8 times more

Childcare

pay 6.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 27.4% more

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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey 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%
NJ
30.0%

Oman performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

OM
96.0%
NJ
91.9%

Oman performs better than New Jersey 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%
NJ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
NJ
$70,788

Oman generally does better on employment & economy, though New Jersey 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
NJ
77.5 yrs

New Jersey performs significantly better than Oman 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

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Trenton
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 82°/62°F (28°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 54°/36°F (12°/2°C)
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Month Muscat Trenton
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°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 New Jersey than Oman?

Day-to-day costs in New Jersey run about 109% higher than Oman on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to New Jersey?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a OMR28,846 comparable salary, that's around $39,161 in New Jersey for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from New Jersey?

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

How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Oman?

Oman performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Oman?

The average high temperature in Trenton is 63°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Trenton receives around 46.5 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in New Jersey?

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

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At a Glance

OM
Population 3,764,348 8,791,894
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