At a glance
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Country | Oman | Oman |
| Nomad score | 4.9 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,133 / mo | $2,068 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 36° / 25°C | 29° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 73 Moderate | 73 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Average high | 31.8°C | 30°C |
| Average low | 21.8°C | 23.2°C |
| Precipitation | 13 mm / mo | 20 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 334 h / mo | 308 h / mo |
| Humidity | 41% | 67% |
| Rain days | 2.1 / mo | 4.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 11.2 km/h | 17.2 km/h |
OM
Jebel Akhdar · average high by month
J 22
F 26
M 29
A 33
M 37
J 40
J 38
A 38
S 36
O 32
N 28
D 23
OM
Salalah · average high by month
J 28
F 28
M 31
A 32
M 33
J 32
J 29
A 28
S 30
O 31
N 31
D 29
Air quality
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| US AQI | 73 | 73 |
| PM2.5 | 22.8 µg/m³ | 5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 75 µg/m³ | 9.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 76 µg/m³ | 59 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 6.8 | 6.7 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.9 | 2.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.7 | 5.7 |
| Startup Scene | 1.6 | 3.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Air Conditioning | 6.1 | 7.1 |
| Green Spaces | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 8.2 | 6.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.4 | 4.3 |
| Weather | 7.5 | 6.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 5.8 | 8.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.1 | 8.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 2.9 | 3.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 5.7 | 6.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Accommodation Cost | 4.1 | 6.0 |
| Cost of Living | 5.3 | 6.7 |
| Currency Stability | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.9 | 6.1 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.0 | 6.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 3.9 | 5.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 4.0 | 6.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Culture | 5.8 | 6.9 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.1 | 4.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Nightlife | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.2 | 8.7 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.0 | 1.7 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.3 | 2.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Cafes with WiFi | 2.8 | 5.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.1 | 2.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.4 | 3.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Internet Speed | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.3 | 7.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Fitness Facilities | 3.0 | 4.6 |
| Food Scene | 4.0 | 5.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Yoga Studios | 1.9 | 3.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Healthcare | 5.5 | 6.7 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.1 | 6.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.3 | 4.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Political Stability | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 8.9 | 9.4 |
| Visa Ease | 5.4 | 6.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Air Quality | 9.0 | 7.1 |
| Cleanliness | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Family Friendly | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Language Barrier | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.0 | 7.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Female Friendly | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 9.1 | 8.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Airport Connectivity | 3.1 | 6.4 |
| Cycling | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Public Transit | 1.5 | 3.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.6 | 5.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 0.5 | 3.2 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 4.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Coworking Quality | 0.8 | 2.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 1.3 | 3.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 1.5 | 3.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 1.6 | 3.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.0 | 7.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Jeans | $65 per pair | $47 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $52 per dress | $39 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $104 per pair | $83 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Dining Out | $26 per month | $91 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Cinema Ticket | $13 per ticket | $9.10 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Coffee | $3.90 per cup | $4.68 per cup |
| Beer | $7.80 per pint | $9.88 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $10 per meal | $5.20 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $65 per meal | $36 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.10 per meal | $6.76 per meal |
| Apples | $3.12 per kg | $2.21 per kg |
| Bread | $1.56 per loaf | $1.17 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.04 per bottle | $0.52 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.34 per liter | $1.82 per liter |
| Rice | $2.60 per kg | $1.69 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.10 per kg | $5.72 per kg |
| Beef | $13 per kg | $8.84 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $21 per bottle | $31 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Groceries | $156 per month | $169 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Health Insurance | $13 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $39 per visit | $39 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $13 per purchase | $6.50 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Housing | $390 per month | $390 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $520 per month | $429 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,560 per month | $1,092 per month |
| Coworking Space | $208 per month | $143 per month |
| Coliving Space | $910 per month | $546 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Internet & Mobile | $39 per month | $47 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Leisure Activities | $13 per month | $39 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Haircut | $13 per visit | $10 per visit |
| Laundry | $7.80 per kg | $1.30 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Mobile Plan | $26 per month | $26 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $78 per month | $73 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $13 one-time | $13 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $65 per month | $52 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $26 per hour | $21 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Transportation | $52 per month | $52 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.90 per trip | $3.12 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.30 per km | $1.04 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $65 per month | $39 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $10 per trip | $6.50 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.56 per liter | $0.62 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $39 per month | $12 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Jebel Akhdar
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Salalah
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| Utilities | $65 per month | $65 per month |