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Living in Nizwa

Oman · desert

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Nizwa is a small city of roughly 72,000 people near the mountains 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 $1,550. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for hiking, art and culture, quiet days.

La sanità privata (4/5) è nettamente migliore di quella pubblica (1/5): metti in conto un’assicurazione. Non esiste imposta sul reddito delle persone fisiche.

At a glance

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People
~72,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,600
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Climate
desert
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
3/5
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Internet
3/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
3/5Moderate
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love Nizwa

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare3/5
🏛️ Public healthcare1/5
💳 Private healthcare4/5
📶 Internet3/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit3/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air3/5 · 16 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 soil2/5
🔌 Living off-grid4/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding2/5
✈️ Airport3/5
🛰️ 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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