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 23.1% cheaper than Oman overall. A OMR28,846 salary in Oman would need to be roughly NGN98,563,319 in Nigeria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oman and Nigeria.
What does your salary buy?
OMR28,846 → NGN98,563,319
To maintain the same standard of living in Nigeria
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 30.1% less
Groceries
pay 26.0% more
Transportation
pay 7.3% less
Housing
pay 15.9% more
Childcare
pay 70.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 61.8% 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
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
Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 performs better than Nigeria 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 Nigeria 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 | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) |
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| Month | Muscat | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) |
| Feb | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) |
| Mar | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) |
| Apr | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) |
| May | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) |
| Jun | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Jul | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) |
| Oct | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) |
Data:
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority,
Nigerian Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
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 5% less expensive than Oman, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Nigeria?
Budget about NGN24,640,830 for 3 months in Nigeria (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 Nigeria?
Connectivity is usually fine (Nigeria: 0.0 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 21.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.
How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Oman?
Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 20.6 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 Abuja is 91°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Abuja receives around 48.1 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.
