Moving to Oman from Slovenia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Slovenia to Oman? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Slovenia to Oman, you would find that Oman is 11.7% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,579 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly OMR19,857 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Muscat averages 91°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Slovenia and Oman.
What does your salary buy?
€65,579 → OMR19,857
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 55.9% less
Groceries
pay 24.4% less
Transportation
pay 2.2% less
Housing
pay 5.0% less
Childcare
pay 41.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 77.5% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oman compared to Slovenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia 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
Slovenia 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
Slovenia 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
Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Oman leads in electricity per capita.
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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Slovenia performs better than Oman across all family life metrics.
Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, 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 | Ljubljana | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Ljubljana | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Slovenian Environment Agency,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.
Slovenia passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Free
Oman passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa RequiredData: 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 Slovenia?
On average Oman is about 31% less expensive than Slovenia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Budget about OMR4,964 for 3 months in Oman (based on a €65,579 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?
Slovenia 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 0.6 in Slovenia.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Slovenia?
Slovenia 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 33.3 in Slovenia. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Slovenia?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.
