Moving to Oman from Turkey
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turkey to Oman — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Turkey to Oman, you would find that Oman is 13.7% more expensive than Turkey overall. A TRY3,700,000 salary in Turkey would need to be roughly OMR32,500 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 65°F in Istanbul, making it significantly warmer.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 13.6% less
Groceries
pay 79.4% more
Transportation
pay 24.2% less
Housing
pay 21.0% more
Childcare
pay 52.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 79.4% 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.
What salary do you need in Oman?
What does your salary buy?
TRY3,700,000 → OMR32,500
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Turkey and Oman stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkey 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
Turkey 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
Turkey 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
Turkey 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 performs significantly better than Turkey 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
Oman generally does better on family life, though Turkey leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey (2016), Ministry of Finance, Oman (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Oman vs Turkey
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Istanbul | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (10°/3°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Istanbul | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°/37°F (8.7°/2.9°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 48°/37°F (9.1°/2.8°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 52°/39°F (11.2°/3.9°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.7°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.0°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.0°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.5°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/66°F (28.5°/18.7°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.5°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 68°/54°F (20.1°/12.0°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 60°/47°F (15.3°/8.5°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 52°/42°F (11.1°/5.3°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Turkish State Meteorological Service,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Can you move from Turkey to Oman?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.
Turkey passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Free
Oman passport holder visiting Turkey
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 Turkey?
Day-to-day costs in Oman run about 14% higher than Turkey on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a TRY3,700,000 comparable salary, that's around OMR8,125 in Oman for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Oman?
With 11.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Oman can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Turkey and Oman.
Is Oman safe for expats?
Turkey generally does better on safety, though Oman leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Turkey.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Turkey?
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 19.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 22.4 in Turkey. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Turkey?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 65°F in Istanbul. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Istanbul gets 26.7 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.
