Salary and cost of living in Oman

Hi Abhishek, the question of salary and living a good life in Oman all depends on your particular lifestyle and personal expenses. Have a look at our Cost of Living in Oman page for a breakdown of what you can expect to pay for the basics in the country.

Hi Catherine, I applied for a position in Oman where the salary offered is 1175 omr per month. Is this enough for a single person to live on and have some spare to put away? I can live quite spartan! Regards Louis (employer has no other perks such as housing etc)

WHAT IS THE LIVING COST IN MUSKET.

Hi Louis, whether the salary offered to you is good enough to maintain a good life all depends on what your lifestyle is like. It also depends on what field you will be working in and whether the salary is market related. I suggest looking at our article on A Comparison of Expat Salaries in the Middle East, which should give you a general idea of what you should be earning in Oman. Also, take a look at our Cost of Living in Oman page to see how far your salary would go.

Hi I am commerce gratuity (along with 6 year exp)& i am searching job in Oman (Muscut) please suggest me how would i get job.also tell me regarding cost of living & salary

i am working in uae geting a salary of 12500 dhs, with company flat,car and other Facilitys . i am staying with family of 2 , i am getting a job offer in Oman, (muscut), could be adive what will be my best package to accept that job offer in Oman

hai how much a lecturer will get in Oman

Dont mind, Is it safe for Hindus to live in Oman? Generally such discrimination does exist in Muslim countries. Kindly advise

Can anyone tell me.. what salary to expect as an entry level electrical engineer in gulf countries..

Hi expats,

Firstly, with regards to the question on salaries, just be aware that these vary from country to country in the Middle East. I am not sure how much a lecturer would earn.

If you are lecturing in quite a niche field, you can expect to be paid quite well, especially in places like Dubai where there has been a growth in the number of higher education institutions. When negotiating your salary package, you should also see if the company offers any additional benefits like health insurance, accomodation allowances, etc.

Engineers are also sought after in the Gulf states. On average, a chief engineer can expect to be paid USD 10,834 per month but again, some countries will offer you more. 

For expats looking to take up a job offer in the Middle East, I would recommend you read this article - A Comaprison of Expat Salaries in the Middle East. It will give you a good overview of what to expect in salary negotiations.

With regards to the question of safety for Hindus in Oman - Oman is one of the safest and most stable countries in the Middle East. While it is an islamic country and you might have difficulty practicing your religion, there haven't been any recent reports on any hostility towards Hindus or other expats. I think you'll actually find the Oman is quite a friendly country and you will fit in well with the country's large expat population.

For more information, I would suggest you read the Expat Arrivals pages on Safety in Oman and Culture Shock in Oman.

Best of luck moving to the Middle East.

How are the exchange disparities in the gulf countries

Can any experienced suggest me about cost of food & accomodation in Oman ??

I have been offered 300 OMR basic+ furnished accomodation + company car....it is good for me...in oman.....i m single....company is OTE GROUP.......

I ahve been offered 350 riyals salary,100 riyals housing allowance and 50 riyals as conveyance allowance,Is this a good offer to work in oman??.............. Kindly reply

Hi.. Catherine, I am Rahul from India, I wanted to know is it easy to find Jobs in Muscat...Because i will be moving to Muscat next month...

Single living OMR 500.00 is moderate, if you are ok to share accommodation, which cost around OMR 100-150. For Family with two kids and schooling, minimum need OMR 750.000, from this OMR 250-300 will go for two bed flat in normal town.

My experience Sultanate of Oman is very good place to live, job chances are here for professional and experienced. OMR 400.00 (US$ 1000.00) is ok for single living, for family an extra cost for separate accommodation/flat OMR 150-250 depends on area.

Hello, I am a mechnical engineer with 25year experience.They have offered the job of Plant Head.they offered the salary of 1800ryals including all.Is this salary sufficnt considering Oman standard

Hi I have been called for face to face interview, for which I may need to travel to Muscat in couple of weeks. I wounder why the company is spending that much amount for face to face interview?

hello everyone, i am ravendra from india. i got a job in oman for which they are paying 135 RO basic and 25 RO travell allounces. and a shared apartment. is it enough for my servival there in muscat. only experienced and authentic people need to answer please. thank you

Hi, i have been offered a basic salary of 200 riyals a month + travel + accomodation in Oman. Will that be sufficient to lead a normal life here?? Neither do i drink nor i'm an extravagant.

hai how much salary is need for saving 300OMR . I'm single.

Hello Catherine, I am wondering if all of the info from the Cost of Living in Oman page is accurate. More specifically, is it really 250 rials/month for car insurance and 120 rials/month for a gym membership? Thanks in advance.

Hello, I am somesh S.Sulakhe serching job in omam.Pl how much salary get & which amt saving in salary

any indian bhai is their

what currency does oman spend, becuase according to the trail I have been reading some says they offer them riyal... some says omr. Please kindless butree.

HI FRIEND, I GOT A JOB FROM BARKA AREA 500 OMR.I WANT TO KNOW IT'S COMPATIBILE WITH FAMILY.

Hi I have been offered a lecturer post with 1120 OM, Is job safety and working environment is good there

i will be working as a service crew in oman with free accommodation,food and transportation with a salary of 1400rial..is it good enough for a living in oman? plz email me chiyoko15@gmail.com

We are moving to oman next month. can i get a job in oman. i have 8+ yrs exp in IT secuirty sales in south India. is there oppurtunity for a female in the above field. is yes what eould be the salary. pls reply. expats exp required in this regard. eswari

hi my name is shol how much is it possible for me to earn in a month in oman if I am doing unskilled labour job pls reply. for God sake any experienced adviser

hello ma'm plz reply me i wanna talk to u personally.... i m khalid..

omr means Oman real;-)

Hi All, I have read through the blog and found that many have queries for salary scale between 300-500 OMR (Omani Riyal). If you are single 300 OMR is the very basic for a junior level staff (Yes there are people who earn below that). With the 300 you earn you can make both ends meet with hardly any savings, if you are planning to stay in Muscat. You can climb up the ladder from there. If you are married, you will need atleast 600 OMR (as per the new visa policy) to get a family status, which is a very reasonable policy by the government as you need that money to survive and save a little. I've been in UAE, Kuwait and Qatar previously and I have to say the place is good in terms of living cost. Its living cost is at the lower end when you compare with the other GCC countries. Good Luck. MFH

sir i am sivakumar from india i wish to work as engineering lecturer and i have 5 years experience at muscat due to some critical economical position so i will decided and earn good salary is it possible and also will i solve my family economical problem plz give ur valuable sugesstion

i have been offered 500 omr basics with family accomodation + company car ...whether can we live good life with family in oman

I am selected for the post of Vocational Instructor of English at MOM power oman. What would be the salary I shall expect ? I have around eight years of English Teaching at university level.Can anyone help me in this regard.Pls mail me to sathishmanet@gmail.com

Hello Last night i got a invitation from Oman Mascot. Web And Graphic Design job. I expect 1800 OMR with other facility (My expect is ok or HUGE) Please replay... What is standard salary for Web and Graphic designer in Oman?

I am 29 years old from the UK and have been offered a job in Oman working for a Construction Claims Consultancy. Salary on offer is OMR 3,550 per month. Is this a good salary?

Oman in the safest country for any religion, so not a question on safety of Hindu caste people. People of Oman are best among GCC, Local omani's give full respect to expats and specially trust Hindus a lot. Go ahead with any suitable job matching with your past experience/ education. One Word Oman is Best Country in the world from all aspects..

Hi - please see an article we have just posted on expat salaries in the Middle East including Oman and neighbouring countries. 

Im from india ANd i just got selected for the grAphic designer position in omAN 'they are pAying me 150omr+accommodation+traveling-food.is this sufficient for me to live in this amount for per month.plz sujjest me with solution....am fresher MCA passout2016...