Moving to Oman from Philippines
What to Expect
Considering a move from Philippines to Oman? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Philippines to Oman, you would find that Oman is 83.5% more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,607,663 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly OMR34,359 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Philippines and Oman.
What does your salary buy?
₱4,607,663 → OMR34,359
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 48.9% more
Groceries
pay 14.3% less
Transportation
pay 2.6 times more
Housing
pay 72.3% more
Childcare
pay 51.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.4 times more
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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Philippines to Oman.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oman compared to Philippines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Philippines generally does better on safety, though Oman leads in homicide rate.
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
Philippines 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
Philippines performs 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 Philippines 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 significantly better than Philippines 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 Philippines leads in literacy rate.
Data: Bureau of Internal Revenue, 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 | Manila | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Manila | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines and Oman. To live, work, or study long-term in Oman, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Oman's immigration authority.
Philippines passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oman than Philippines?
On average Oman is around 19% pricier than Philippines, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Budget about OMR8,590 for 3 months in Oman (based on a ₱4,607,663 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Oman?
Connectivity is usually fine (Oman: 10.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Oman offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Oman safe for expats?
Philippines generally does better on safety, though Oman leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Philippines.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Philippines?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Philippines?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.
