Moving to Oman from Tajikistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Tajikistan to Oman — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Tajikistan to Oman, you would find that Oman is 49.4% more expensive than Tajikistan overall. A TJS690,000 salary in Tajikistan would need to be roughly OMR42,700 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 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Tajikistan to Oman.
What does your salary buy?
TJS690,000 → OMR42,700
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
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Restaurants
pay 37.7% more
Groceries
pay 73.8% more
Transportation
pay 15.9% more
Housing
pay 35.6% more
Childcare
pay 97.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.8 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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tajikistan to Oman.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman performs significantly better than Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan 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
Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Oman leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan 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
Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Oman leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (2016), Ministry of Finance, Oman (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dushanbe | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Dushanbe | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.
Tajikistan passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman passport holder visiting Tajikistan
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 Tajikistan?
No — Oman is on average about 49% more expensive than Tajikistan. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly OMR10,675 in Oman on a TJS690,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Oman?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Oman has 11.1 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 Tajikistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Tajikistan?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tajikistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 19.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 18.7 in Tajikistan. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Tajikistan?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.
