Places · Oman

Living in Muscat

Oman · desert

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Muscat is a big city of roughly 1,600,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Oman. The climate is desert. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,900. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for diving, swimming, hiking.

La sanità privata (5/5) è nettamente migliore di quella pubblica (2/5): metti in conto un’assicurazione. Non esiste imposta sul reddito delle persone fisiche.

At a glance

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People
~1,600,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,900
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Climate
desert
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
2/5Poor
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love Muscat

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare2/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit4/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibraryA proper library system · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air2/5 · 21 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
PopularitySteady
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+10%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration2/5
🏛️ Stability3/5
💸 Tax friendly4/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy2/5
🏦 State digital currencyResearch only
🗣️ Free expressionRestricted
Bitcoin2/5
🌈 LGBTQ+1/5
🦂 Dangerous animals2/5
🌱 Fertile soil1/5
🔌 Living off-grid2/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport5/5
🛰️ StarlinkNo
⚕️ AbortionRestricted

Popularity & prices: Steady

Accommodation prices have moved about +10% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

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