Moving to Oman from Tajikistan

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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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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

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

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Exchange rate: 1 TJS = 0.0414 OMR (October 2026)

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?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
OM
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
OM
11.0

Oman performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
18.7
OM
19.9

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tajikistan 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

TJ
159.0
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
OM
18.6t

Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Oman leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TJ
1.0
OM
11.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
OM
116.7%

Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Tajikistan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
6.9%
OM
3.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$1,637
OM
$19,947

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TJ
71.9 yrs
OM
80.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
23.5
OM
8.3

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.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

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 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

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tajikistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.
Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Tajikistan

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

Data: 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.

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At a Glance

TJ OM
Population 10,786,734 5,494,691
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages Russian, Tajik Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 9999