At a glance
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Country | Oman | Oman |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 4.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,453 / mo | $2,685 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 36° / 29°C | 37° / 27°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 161 Unhealthy | 117 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Average high | 32.6°C | 31.8°C |
| Average low | 25.5°C | 21.8°C |
| Precipitation | 8 mm / mo | 13 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 331 h / mo | 334 h / mo |
| Humidity | 55% | 41% |
| Rain days | 0.9 / mo | 2.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 20.3 km/h | 11.2 km/h |
OM
Muscat · average high by month
J 25
F 26
M 30
A 34
M 38
J 39
J 37
A 36
S 35
O 34
N 30
D 27
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
Air quality
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| US AQI | 161 | 117 |
| PM2.5 | 65.4 µg/m³ | 43.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 125.7 µg/m³ | 140.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 115 µg/m³ | 101 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 5.7 | 6.5 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.1 | 4.7 |
| Startup Scene | 4.2 | 1.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Air Conditioning | 9.1 | 6.1 |
| Green Spaces | 4.3 | 6.8 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.2 | 8.1 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.7 | 8.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.7 | 5.4 |
| Weather | 5.1 | 7.5 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.1 | 5.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.2 | 6.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.9 | 2.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.9 | 5.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Accommodation Cost | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Cost of Living | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Currency Stability | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.5 | 4.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.4 | 5.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.8 | 3.9 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.7 | 4.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Culture | 7.4 | 5.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.7 | 3.1 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| Nightlife | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.2 | 9.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.4 | 1.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.5 | 2.7 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.6 | 1.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.6 | 2.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.7 | 1.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.0 | 1.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Internet Speed | 8.0 | 5.8 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.1 | 6.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.8 | 3.0 |
| Food Scene | 6.9 | 4.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.1 | 4.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.0 | 1.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Healthcare | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.7 | 5.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Political Stability | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Visa Ease | 5.8 | 5.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Air Quality | 6.3 | 9.0 |
| Cleanliness | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.7 | 8.5 |
| Family Friendly | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Language Barrier | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.3 | 7.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Female Friendly | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 9.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Airport Connectivity | 7.7 | 3.1 |
| Cycling | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.9 | 3.0 |
| Public Transit | 3.8 | 1.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.1 | 0.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.0 | 0.5 |
| Walkability | 4.1 | 3.5 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Coworking Quality | 4.3 | 0.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.1 | 1.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.9 | 1.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.2 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Jeans | $47 per pair | $65 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $43 per dress | $49 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $83 per pair | $98 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Dining Out | $65 per month | $65 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Cinema Ticket | $9.49 per ticket | $12 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Coffee | $4.81 per cup | $3.51 per cup |
| Beer | $12 per pint | $8.45 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.50 per meal | $9.10 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $47 per meal | $78 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.28 per meal | $9.10 per meal |
| Apples | $2.21 per kg | $3.51 per kg |
| Bread | $1.17 per loaf | $1.17 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.57 per bottle | $0.91 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.82 per liter | $2.47 per liter |
| Rice | $1.69 per kg | $2.21 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.24 per kg | $7.80 per kg |
| Beef | $8.32 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $21 per bottle | $26 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Groceries | $169 per month | $208 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $20 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $31 per visit | $39 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.50 per purchase | $10 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Housing | $416 per month | $429 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $559 per month | $494 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,170 per month | $1,365 per month |
| Coworking Space | $195 per month | $208 per month |
| Coliving Space | $728 per month | $780 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Internet & Mobile | $57 per month | $46 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Leisure Activities | $39 per month | $26 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Haircut | $12 per visit | $12 per visit |
| Laundry | $7.80 per kg | $7.80 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Mobile Plan | $31 per month | $23 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $73 per month | $72 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $14 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $65 per month | $72 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $20 per hour | $26 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Transportation | $52 per month | $65 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.12 per trip | $3.90 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.91 per km | $1.17 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $39 per month | $65 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.50 per trip | $9.10 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.62 per liter | $1.11 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $13 per month | $39 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Muscat
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Jebel Akhdar
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| Utilities | $91 per month | $65 per month |