Moving to Oman from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Saudi Arabia to Oman — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Oman, you would find that Oman is 5.9% more expensive than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR281,866 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly OMR23,748 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Saudi Arabia to Oman.
What does your salary buy?
SAR281,866 → OMR23,748
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 0.3% more
Groceries
pay 8.2% less
Transportation
pay 3.7% more
Housing
pay 14.2% less
Childcare
pay 8.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 82.1% 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?
How many people actually move from Saudi Arabia to Oman, based on official data.
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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14.2,137
Saudi Arabia
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Oman.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on employment & economy, though Oman leads in unemployment rate.
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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on family life, though Oman leads in life expectancy.
Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, 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 | Riyadh | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Riyadh | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
National Center for Meteorology,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Free
Oman passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
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 Saudi Arabia?
Yes — Oman is on average about 18% cheaper than Saudi Arabia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly OMR5,937 in Oman on a SAR281,866 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Oman?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Oman has 10.9 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 Oman safe for expats?
Oman performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia 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 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
Both Saudi Arabia and Oman share the same official language: Arabic.
