Moving to Tajikistan from Oman

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Oman to Tajikistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Oman to Tajikistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Tajik. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dushanbe averages 72°F vs 91°F in Muscat, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Oman to Tajikistan.

Living there in 2020
34 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Oman live in Tajikistan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Tajikistan?

Top countries of origin for Tajikistan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tajikistan compared to Oman.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

OM
0.3
TJ
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
TJ
13.9

Oman performs better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

OM
$1,444
TJ
$364
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
TJ
21.3

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

OM
104.0
TJ
159.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
TJ
0.9t

Oman generally does better on environment, though Tajikistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

OM
10.9
TJ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

OM
116.7%
TJ
69.9%

Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Tajikistan 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%
TJ
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
TJ
$4,600

Oman performs better than Tajikistan 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
TJ
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
TJ
32.3

Oman generally does better on family life, though Tajikistan leads in education spending.

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.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Dushanbe
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 52°/33°F (11°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 92°/59°F (33°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 62°/39°F (17°/4°C)
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Month Muscat Dushanbe
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Oman passport holders can enter Tajikistan without a visa.
Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tajikistan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tajikistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tajikistan safe for expats?

Oman performs better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tajikistan is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.

How is healthcare in Tajikistan compared to Oman?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in health coverage index. There are 21.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tajikistan, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Tajikistan scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Dushanbe is 72°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Dushanbe receives around 25.7 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Tajikistan?

The official languages in Tajikistan are Russian and Tajik. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

OM TJ
Population 3,764,348 9,119,347
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
Languages Arabic Russian, Tajik
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +992
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999