Moving to Oman from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Oman? Here's how the two countries 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 OMR13,699 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.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United States and Oman.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → OMR13,699
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
Calculate with your salary →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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oman compared to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman performs significantly better than United States 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
United States 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
United States 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
United States performs better than Oman across all infrastructure metrics.
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 generally does better on employment & economy, though United States leads in gdp per capita.
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
United States performs better than Oman across all family life metrics.
Data: Internal Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| 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) |
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| 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) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
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
Visa Free
Oman passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 States?
On average Oman is about 52% less expensive than United States, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Budget about OMR3,425 for 3 months in Oman (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Oman?
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?
Is Oman safe for expats?
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.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to United States?
United States generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in healthcare spending per person. 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).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to United States?
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.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In United States, the official language is English.
