Moving to Ukraine from Oman

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oman to Ukraine, you would find that Ukraine is 17.1% cheaper than Oman overall. A OMR28,846 salary in Oman would need to be roughly UAH2,860,541 in Ukraine to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Ukrainian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kiev averages 56°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 Ukraine.

What does your salary buy?

OMR28,846 UAH2,860,541

To maintain the same standard of living in Ukraine

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 4.7% more

Groceries

pay 18.7% less

Transportation

pay 3.4% more

Housing

pay 35.7% less

Childcare

pay 9.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 68.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 OMR = 115.79 UAH (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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Key Indicator Comparison

How Oman and Ukraine stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

OM
0.3
UA
3.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
UA
10.5

Oman generally does better on safety, though Ukraine leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

OM
$1,444
UA
$1,382
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
UA
29.9

Ukraine generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

OM
104.0
UA
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
UA
3.1t

Ukraine performs significantly better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

OM
10.9
UA
18.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

OM
116.7%
UA
12.3%

Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Ukraine leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

OM
1.5%
UA
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
UA
$16,200

Oman performs better than Ukraine 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
UA
73.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
UA
7.3

Oman generally does better on family life, though Ukraine leads in infant mortality.

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

Kiev Rain: 23.8 in/yr (605 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Kiev
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 68°/51°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 43°/33°F (6°/1°C)
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Month Muscat Kiev
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority, Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Ukraine

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

Ukraine passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Free
Ukraine 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 Ukraine than Oman?

Generally yes: Ukraine runs about 14% cheaper than Oman on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Ukraine?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a OMR28,846 comparable salary, that's around UAH715,135 in Ukraine for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Ukraine?

With 18.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ukraine can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Oman and Ukraine.

Is Ukraine safe for expats?

Oman generally does better on safety, though Ukraine leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ukraine is 3.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.

How is healthcare in Ukraine compared to Oman?

Ukraine generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in suicide rate. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Ukraine, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Ukraine scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Kiev is 56°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Kiev receives around 23.8 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Ukraine?

The official language in Ukraine is Ukrainian. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

OM UA
Population 3,764,348 43,528,136
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
Languages Arabic Ukrainian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +380
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999 112