Moving to Oman from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe to Oman — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Zimbabwe to Oman, you would find that Oman is 31.3% more expensive than Zimbabwe overall. A ZWL24,000,000 salary in Zimbabwe would need to be roughly OMR37,400 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Muscat averages 91°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly warmer.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 10.3% more
Groceries
pay 24.2% more
Transportation
pay 29.8% less
Housing
pay 63.2% more
Childcare
pay 4.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.1 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.
What salary do you need in Oman?
What does your salary buy?
ZWL24,000,000 → OMR37,400
To maintain the same standard of living in Oman
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to Oman.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman performs significantly better than Zimbabwe 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe 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
Zimbabwe 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
Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe 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
Oman performs significantly better than Zimbabwe 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 performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (2016), Ministry of Finance, Oman (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Oman vs Zimbabwe
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Can you move from Zimbabwe to Oman?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 Zimbabwe?
No — Oman is on average about 31% more expensive than Zimbabwe. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Oman?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly OMR9,350 in Oman on a ZWL24,000,000 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?
Oman performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Zimbabwe?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 19.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 1.4 in Zimbabwe. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Oman
At a Glance
ZW
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OM
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,950,795 | 5,494,691 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Omani Rial (OMR) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | Arabic |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +263 | +968 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 9999 |