Moving to Vietnam from Oman
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Oman to Vietnam — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Oman to Vietnam, you would find that Vietnam is 24.0% cheaper than Oman overall. A OMR28,846 salary in Oman would need to be roughly ₫1,730,549,108 in Vietnam to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Hanoi averages 82°F vs 91°F in Muscat, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Oman to Vietnam.
What does your salary buy?
OMR28,846 → ₫1,730,549,108
To maintain the same standard of living in Vietnam
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Restaurants
pay 35.8% less
Groceries
pay 11.4% less
Transportation
pay 10.7% less
Housing
pay 41.8% less
Childcare
pay 23.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 74.6% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Oman to Vietnam.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman performs better than Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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 Vietnam leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Vietnam 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 generally does better on family life, though Vietnam leads in literacy rate.
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 | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
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| Month | Muscat | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) |
| Feb | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) |
| Mar | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) |
| Apr | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) |
| May | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) |
| Jul | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) |
| Aug | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) |
| Sep | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) |
Data:
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority,
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman and Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.
Oman passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam 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 Vietnam than Oman?
Yes — Vietnam is on average about 12% cheaper than Oman. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Vietnam?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₫432,637,277 in Vietnam on a OMR28,846 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Vietnam?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Vietnam has 21.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Vietnam safe for expats?
Oman performs better than Vietnam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.
How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Oman?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).
What's the weather like in Vietnam compared to Oman?
The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Vietnam?
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.
