Moving to Oman from Sri Lanka
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sri Lanka to Oman? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sri Lanka to Oman, you would find that Oman is 3.5 times more expensive than Sri Lanka overall. A LKR25,173,710 salary in Sri Lanka would need to be roughly OMR35,679 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Sri Lanka and Oman.
What does your salary buy?
LKR25,173,710 → OMR35,679
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
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Restaurants
pay 10.2% more
Groceries
pay 9.1% more
Transportation
pay 2.7 times more
Housing
pay 2.8 times more
Childcare
pay 11.8 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.0 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 Sri Lanka 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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7.30,063
Sri Lanka
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oman compared to Sri Lanka.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman performs significantly better than Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka generally does better on family life, though Oman leads in education spending.
Data: Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department, 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 | Colombo | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Colombo | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/72°F (30.9°/22.3°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.6°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 89°/75°F (31.7°/23.7°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 89°/76°F (31.8°/24.6°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.5°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.4°/25.5°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.2°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.1°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.2°/24.8°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.8°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Centre,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman passport holder visiting Sri Lanka
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Sri Lanka?
On average Oman is around 24% pricier than Sri Lanka, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Budget about OMR8,920 for 3 months in Oman (based on a LKR25,173,710 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?
Oman performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.4 in Sri Lanka.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Sri Lanka?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sri Lanka leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 11.9 in Sri Lanka. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sri Lanka: 67).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Sri Lanka?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 87°F in Colombo. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Colombo gets 99.4 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.
