Moving to Oman from United Arab Emirates
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Arab Emirates to Oman — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Oman, you would find that Oman is 31.5% cheaper than United Arab Emirates overall. A AED280,000 salary in United Arab Emirates would need to be roughly OMR20,100 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 16.2% less
Groceries
pay 22.3% more
Transportation
pay 14.8% less
Housing
pay 60.8% less
Childcare
pay 31.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.5% less
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?
AED280,000 → OMR20,100
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from United Arab Emirates to Oman, based on official data.
people born in United Arab Emirates live in Oman · UN DESA
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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10.18,978
United Arab Emirates
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Arab Emirates to Oman.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates 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
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Oman 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
United Arab Emirates performs better than Oman 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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Oman leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance (2016), Ministry of Finance, Oman (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Oman vs United Arab Emirates
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dubai | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 104°/83°F (40°/28°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Dubai | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/57°F (24.0°/13.7°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.5°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.0°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 90°/68°F (32.4°/20.1°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 98°/74°F (36.8°/23.5°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 102°/79°F (38.8°/26.1°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 105°/84°F (40.6°/28.9°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 105°/85°F (40.4°/29.3°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.7°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 87°/65°F (30.5°/18.3°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.4°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Can you move from United Arab Emirates to Oman?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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.
United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Free
Oman passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
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 United Arab Emirates?
Yes — Oman is on average about 31% cheaper than United Arab Emirates. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly OMR5,025 in Oman on a AED280,000 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?
United Arab Emirates 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 0.7 in United Arab Emirates.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to United Arab Emirates?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 19.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 29.9 in United Arab Emirates. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to United Arab Emirates?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 91°F in Dubai. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dubai gets 3.7 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
Both United Arab Emirates and Oman share the same official language: Arabic.
