Salalah

🇴🇲Oman•Middle East

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living64

Safety75

Healthcare74

Career Opportunities65

Climate46

Transport78

Air Quality61

Family Friendliness70.67

Education61

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Salalah a good place to live?

Salalah scores 66/100 overall. It is moderately affordable (cost score: 64/100), very safe (safety: 75/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 74/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Salalah?

Salalah has a cost of living score of 64/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Salalah?

Salalah has a transport score of 78/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Salalah?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Salalah are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Salalah safe for expats?

Salalah has a safety score of 75/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 61/100.

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