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🇴🇲 Oman Relocation Data 2026

Key statistics for expats and relocators

Data updated · Region: Middle East · Free with attribution (CC BY 4.0)

Overall Score

48/100

Global Rank

#55/95

Est. Monthly Cost

$1,550

Dimension Breakdown

Cost of Living
73
Safety
61
Healthcare
78
Education
31
Career
75
Lifestyle
48
Infrastructure
64

Confidence: 84%. Scores weighted using default quality-of-life profile. Source: WhereNext Global Relocation Index, compiled from institutional datasets (World Bank, WHO, GPI, OECD, EF EPI).

Cost of Living Breakdown

CategoryAffordability IndexRating
Groceries45/100Moderate
Rent75/100Affordable
Property Purchase75/100Affordable
Utilities75/100Affordable
Transport69/100Moderate
Overall (composite)42higher = more expensive

Sub-indexes: higher = more affordable. Overall index: higher = more expensive. Estimated solo monthly cost: $1,550 USD (calibrated so US index 82 = ~$3,000/mo).

Top Cities in Oman

CityEst. Monthly CostCost IndexSafety
Salalah$1,5504266
Sohar$1,5504266
Nizwa$1,5504266
Muscat$2,0005592

Tax Overview

Tax TypeRate
Top Income Tax Rate0%
VAT / GST5%
Corporate Tax15%
Effective Rate at $60K0%

Special Tax Regimes

  • No personal income tax

Zero personal income tax. Low VAT.

Effective Tax by Income Tier (Salary)

Gross Income (USD)Effective RateMonthly Take-Home
$50,0007%$3,875
$100,0007%$7,750
$200,0007%$15,500

Estimated for a single-filer resident on salary income. Includes income tax + social contributions. Actual liability varies by residency status, treaties, and deductions. Sources: OECD Tax Database, Deloitte Tax Guides.

Visa Access by Passport

PassportAccess LevelMax Stay (days)Work AllowedNomad Visa
🇺🇸 United Statese-Visa30NoNo
🇬🇧 United Kingdome-Visa30NoNo
🇨🇦 Canadae-Visa30NoNo
🇦🇺 Australiae-Visa30NoNo
🇩🇪 Germanye-Visa30NoNo

Visa data for tourist/short-stay access. Work permits and long-term residency require separate applications. Source: WhereNext visa requirements database (73 passports mapped).

Key Facts

CapitalMuscat
Population5.1 Million
CurrencyOmani Rial (OMR)
LanguagesArabic
RegionMiddle East
TimezoneGST (UTC+4)
English ProficiencyModerate

How to Cite

WhereNext. "Oman Relocation Data 2026." WhereNext Open Data, 2026-04-12. https://getwherenext.com/data/country/om. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Data compiled by WhereNext from institutional datasets including the World Bank, WHO, Global Peace Index, OECD PISA, EF English Proficiency Index, and national statistical offices. This page is part of the WhereNext Open Data program. Free to cite with attribution under CC BY 4.0.