How is it like to live in Muscat?

Lifestyle & Culture: It has a warm, safe, and family-oriented vibe, which is probably one of the reasons why it attracts so many expat families. Being close to its super popular neighbor, the United Arab Emirates (Dubai!), many tend to compare life in Muscat to life in Dubai, which is absolutely incomparable.

Is it good to move to Oman?

Oman is a safe country with a low crime rate, so it’s a particularly good environment to raise young children. Expats, whether families or single women, need not be overly concerned about personal safety in the Sultanate.

How much money do you need to live in Oman?

Summary: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,302$ (886﷼) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 658$ (253﷼) without rent.

Is Muscat expensive to live?

Summary about cost of living in Muscat, Oman: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,368$ (912﷼) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 675$ (260﷼) without rent. Muscat is 49.15\% less expensive than New York (without rent).

How can I immigrate to Oman from India?

To apply for a tourist visa to Oman, an Indian citizen needs to pay a sum of Rs. 7600. The time required for processing a tourist visa to Oman usually takes 5 days. To apply for a business visa to Oman, an Indian citizen needs to pay a sum of Rs.

Can I settle in Oman?

In order to qualify, you must be a foreign national between the age of 21 and 60 and have a confirmed job offer from a company in Oman. Your future employer becomes your visa sponsor. Your employer needs to request a labor clearance from the Ministry of Manpower.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oman?

Cost of living in Oman chart

Accommodation (monthly rent)
One-bedroom apartment in the city centre	OMR 175 – 400
One-bedroom apartment outside the city centre	OMR 125 – 300
Three-bedroom apartment outside the city centre	OMR 225 – 500
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What is it like to be an expat living in Muscat?

Probably one of the most disturbing things about living in Muscat is witnessing huge inequalities in lifestyle and living conditions between expat groups. Similar to what happens in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, life for expats coming from Western countries is generally very different from life for expats coming from Asia or Africa.

Is Muscat worth visiting this spring?

Muscat is gorgeous and people are so friendly.” I was sold. I added Oman to a list of Middle Eastern countries to visit this spring. I arrived in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on a balmy March evening on the heels of visiting Dubai in the UAE.

Should I move to Oman?

On a more practical level, a major incentive for moving to Oman is the country’s tax haven status. As is common in the region, income is not (yet) taxed. While many might find it quite challenging, I must say I absolutely love all the sunshine and heat.

Is the Muscat bus tour a rip-off?

Strangely, the two most visited sites, the Muscat Opera House and the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, were not even included on the route. Unlike the hop-on, hop-off buses I’ve taken in dozens of other locations around the world, this one was a total rip-off.