Moving to Oman from Qatar
What to Expect
Considering a move from Qatar to Oman? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Qatar to Oman, you would find that Oman is 13.8% cheaper than Qatar overall. A QAR273,075 salary in Qatar would need to be roughly OMR16,701 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Qatar and Oman.
What does your salary buy?
QAR273,075 → OMR16,701
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.9% more
Groceries
pay 1.6% less
Transportation
pay 10.7% more
Housing
pay 38.5% less
Childcare
pay 49.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.1% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Qatar to Oman.
Who's moving to Oman?
Top countries of origin for Oman's foreign-born residents.
- 1,375,667
- 316,467
- 250,092
- 88,261
- 74,739
- 46,233
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18.492
Qatar
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oman compared to Qatar.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Qatar performs better than Oman 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Qatar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman 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
Qatar generally does better on environment, though Oman leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Qatar generally does better on infrastructure, though Oman 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
Qatar performs better than Oman 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
Qatar generally does better on family life, though Oman leads in education spending.
Data: Public Revenues and Tax Department, Qatar, 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 | Doha | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/76°F (37°/24°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 104°/83°F (40°/28°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/19°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Doha | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Qatar Meteorology Department,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Qatar 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.
Qatar passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Free
Oman passport holder visiting Qatar
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 Qatar?
On average Oman is about 42% less expensive than Qatar, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Budget about OMR4,175 for 3 months in Oman (based on a QAR273,075 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Qatar performs better than Oman across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Qatar.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Qatar?
Qatar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 25.0 in Qatar. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Qatar: 76).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Qatar?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 91°F in Doha. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Doha gets 3.0 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
Both Qatar and Oman share the same official language: Arabic.
