Oman · Middle East
Muscat
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideCalm, safe and scenic with a smaller nomad scene.
Monthly cost
$1,700Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,150/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Oman.
Healthcare
Oman has a well-developed public system (free/low-cost for citizens) plus modern private hospitals concentrated in Muscat; expats typically use private or employer insurance.
Taxes
Oman imposes no personal income tax, so foreign-source income and pensions received by residents are not taxed locally.
English
Moderate — English is widely used in business, healthcare and retail in Muscat and among expatriates, less so in rural areas.
Getting in — Oman
Full Oman guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Visa-free entry (14 days)
14 days (non-extendable)
Student Resident Card
Length of the course, renewable
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Muscat at a glance
Muscat, Oman costs about $1,700 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 47% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $800 and the smallest is transport at $120. In our data internet averages 45 Mbps and safety scores 9/10. Similar cities range from Salalah at $1,435 a month to Al Wakrah at $1,945.
Costs verified on November 6, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Muscat
How much does it cost to live in Muscat?
A solo remote worker in Muscat, Oman spends an estimated $1,700 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Muscat?
Rent in Muscat is an estimated $800 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Muscat?
Internet in Muscat averages 45 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Muscat?
A coworking space in Muscat costs an estimated $180 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Muscat safe?
Muscat has a safety score of 9/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Muscat's nomad score?
Muscat scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.