Moving to Nigeria from Oman
What to Expect
Considering a move from Oman to Nigeria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Oman to Nigeria, you would find that Nigeria is 40.0% cheaper than Oman overall. A OMR29,000 salary in Oman would need to be roughly NGN60,600,000 in Nigeria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 53.1% less
Groceries
pay 33.3% less
Transportation
pay 30.7% less
Housing
pay 28.9% less
Childcare
pay 30.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 73.9% 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.
What salary do you need in Nigeria?
What does your salary buy?
OMR29,000 → NGN60,600,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Nigeria
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Nigeria compared to Oman.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics.
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 Nigeria 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
Nigeria 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 Nigeria leads in water stress level.
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 Nigeria leads in unemployment rate.
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 Nigeria across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Oman (2016), Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Nigeria vs Oman
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Muscat | Lagos |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) | 83°/71°F (28°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) | 88°/72°F (31°/22°C) |
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| Month | Muscat | Lagos |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) | 90°/72°F (32.2°/22.3°C) |
| Feb | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) | 92°/74°F (33.1°/23.5°C) |
| Mar | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) | 91°/75°F (32.7°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.6°C) |
| May | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) | 88°/74°F (30.9°/23.1°C) |
| Jun | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) | 85°/73°F (29.2°/22.6°C) |
| Jul | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) | 83°/72°F (28.1°/22.1°C) |
| Aug | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) | 83°/71°F (28.1°/21.7°C) |
| Sep | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.9°C) |
| Oct | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) | 88°/73°F (31.0°/22.6°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) | 89°/72°F (31.9°/22.4°C) |
Data:
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority,
Nigerian Meteorological Agency
Can you move from Oman to Nigeria?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman and Nigeria. To live, work, or study long-term in Nigeria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nigeria's immigration authority.
Oman passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nigeria 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 Nigeria than Oman?
On average Nigeria is about 40% less expensive than Oman, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Nigeria?
Budget about NGN15,150,000 for 3 months in Nigeria (based on a OMR29,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Nigeria?
Connectivity is usually fine (Nigeria: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nigeria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Nigeria safe for expats?
Oman performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 15.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Oman.
How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Oman?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 19.9 in Oman. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).
What's the weather like in Nigeria compared to Oman?
The average high temperature in Lagos is 87°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Lagos receives around 60.6 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Nigeria?
The official language in Nigeria is English. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.
