Moving to Oman from Yemen
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Yemen to Oman — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Yemen to Oman, you would find that Oman is 31.7% more expensive than Yemen overall. A YER17,897,809 salary in Yemen would need to be roughly OMR26,600 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Yemen to Oman.
What does your salary buy?
YER17,897,809 → OMR26,600
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 36.7% less
Groceries
pay 39.9% less
Transportation
pay 35.1% less
Housing
pay 39.2% more
Childcare
pay 3.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.0 times 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Yemen to Oman.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman performs significantly better than Yemen 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
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen 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
Yemen generally does better on environment, though Oman leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Oman performs significantly better than Yemen 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 performs significantly better than Yemen 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Oman performs significantly better than Yemen across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Yemen Tax Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.
Yemen passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman passport holder visiting Yemen
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Yemen?
Yes — Oman is on average about 8% cheaper than Yemen. 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 OMR6,650 in Oman on a YER17,897,809 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Oman?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Oman has 10.9 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 Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Yemen?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).
What language do they speak in Oman?
Both Yemen and Oman share the same official language: Arabic.
