a large castle with a flag on top of it
Wadi Bani Khalid, Sharqiyah region, Muscat, Oman
Detail of Nizwa Fort, Oman.
The khanjar (Arabic: خنجر‎) is the traditional dagger of Oman.
Views of Jebel from inside this restored Omani fort in the Bati…
The Palace Museum in Stone Town.
UN MemberVisa-free · 14 daysPop. 5.1M
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Excellent destination

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A−Climate
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Oman

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Oman

Oman trades Western cost-of-living for Arabian stability—165% purchasing power, visa-friendly residency, and a pace that lets you actually live instead of hustle.

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CLIMATE
33°C avg · 3500h sun/yr
CURRENCY
OMR
LANGUAGE
Arabic
SAFETY
Very safe
#1 globally · Safety index 82/100
COST OF LIVING
Moderate
Cost index 44/100
TIME ZONE
GMT+4
UTC+4

What it's like to live in Oman

Oman is a strategically located Arab country situated on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. Its capital and largest city is Muscat, which serves as the political and economi...


Cost of living
vs EU Average6% lower than EU average
1-bed apartment, city
OMR228Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
OMR2.70Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
OMR0.85Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
OMR0.65One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Oman operates a mixed healthcare system with both public and private facilities, offering good quality care comparable to Western standards, particularly in major cities.
  • Public healthcare is primarily for Omani nationals and government sector expats, while private healthcare is the preferred choice for most private sector expatriates.
  • As of 2026, mandatory health insurance (Dhamani scheme) is required for all private sector employees, their dependents, and domestic workers in Oman.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Oman offers generous entry options for tourists from over 100 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and most EU nations. Citizens of these countries can enter visa-free for up to 14 days for tourism purposes, provided they have a passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival, a return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation (e.g., hotel booking), and travel health insurance covering their stay. Overstaying incurs fines of up to 10 Omani Rials (OMR) per day, max...

Visa-free entry: 14 days
Work permits available
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This content was generated using artificial intelligence based on publicly available information. It is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, immigration, or professional advice. Information may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with official sources before making decisions.

Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.