Moving to Oman from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Oman? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Oman, you would find that Oman is 37.8% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly OMR13,705 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 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United States and Oman. What does your salary buy? $75,000 → OMR13,705 To maintain the same standard of living in Oman How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 62.0% less Groceries pay 42.6% less Transportation pay 27.6% less Housing pay 49.3% less Childcare pay 75.1% less Entertainment and Sports pay 6.9% 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. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. The numbers behind daily life in Oman compared to United States. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Oman performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. 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 States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year United States performs better than Oman across all environment metrics. 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 States generally does better on infrastructure, though Oman leads in internet access. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person the highest marginal rate on personal income Oman generally does better on employment & economy, though United States leads in gdp per capita. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP United States performs better than Oman across all family life metrics. Data: Internal Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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 States passport holder visiting Oman Oman passport holder visiting United States Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Oman is about 52% less expensive than United States, with major cities narrowing the gap. Budget about OMR3,426 for 3 months in Oman (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. 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? Oman performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States. Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 36.1 in United States. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86). The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in. The official language in Oman is Arabic. In United States, the official language is English. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Washington Muscat Jan–Mar 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) Apr–Jun 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) Jul–Sep 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) Oct–Dec 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) View all months
Month Washington Muscat Jan 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) Feb 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) Mar 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) Apr 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) May 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) Jun 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) Jul 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) Aug 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) Sep 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) Oct 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) Nov 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) Dec 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 
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