Moving to Oman from Suriname

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Suriname to Oman? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Suriname to Oman, 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Oman compared to Suriname.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
OM
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
OM
11.0

Oman performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
OM
20.6

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SR
39.0
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
OM
18.7t

Suriname performs better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
20.2
OM
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
OM
116.7%

Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Oman leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.7%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
OM
$40,000

Oman performs significantly better than Suriname across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
OM
14.4

Oman performs significantly better than Suriname across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Muscat
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 100°/82°F (38°/28°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 97°/83°F (36°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 87°/70°F (31°/21°C)
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Month Paramaribo Muscat
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service, Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Free
Suriname passport holders can enter Oman without a visa.
Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Oman passport holders can enter Suriname without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Suriname?

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

What's the weather like in Oman compared to Suriname?

The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Oman?

The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR OM
Population 632,638 3,764,348
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages Dutch Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999