At a glance
 OM
Salalah
|
 KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | Kuwait |
| Nomad score | 5.8 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,068 / mo | $4,814 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 25°C | 35° / 31°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 56 Moderate | 153 Unhealthy |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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OM
Salalah
|
KW
Kuwait City
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30°C | 32.5°C |
| Average low | 23.2°C | 22.7°C |
| Precipitation | 20 mm / mo | 11 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 308 h / mo | 315 h / mo |
| Humidity | 67% | 40% |
| Rain days | 4.8 / mo | 1.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.2 km/h | 23.8 km/h |
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
KW
Kuwait City · average high by month
J 19
F 20
M 25
A 32
M 38
J 44
J 45
A 44
S 41
O 35
N 27
D 21
Air quality
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 56 | 153 |
| PM2.5 | 4.2 µg/m³ | 46.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 12.3 µg/m³ | 76.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 49 µg/m³ | 166 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 6.1 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.7 | 7.3 |
| Startup Scene | 3.0 | 4.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.1 | 9.6 |
| Green Spaces | 7.0 | 2.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.1 | 4.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.3 | 2.3 |
| Weather | 6.9 | 1.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.0 | 8.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.0 | 8.7 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.2 | 6.6 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
|
KW
Kuwait City
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|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Cost of Living | 6.7 | 4.3 |
| Currency Stability | 9.1 | 9.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.1 | 4.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.8 | 5.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.8 | 4.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.9 | 6.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.6 | 6.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Nightlife | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.7 | 3.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.7 | 2.1 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.1 | 2.9 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.3 | 7.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.8 | 6.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.5 | 5.7 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Internet Speed | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.7 | 8.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.6 | 7.3 |
| Food Scene | 5.7 | 7.4 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.7 | 6.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.0 | 5.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.0 | 4.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.5 | 7.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
|
KW
Kuwait City
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| Freedom of Speech | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Political Stability | 8.4 | 7.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Visa Ease | 6.2 | 3.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
|
KW
Kuwait City
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.1 | 3.7 |
| Cleanliness | 7.7 | 6.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.6 | 4.2 |
| Family Friendly | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| Language Barrier | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.1 | 6.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.8 | 5.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.2 | 5.2 |
| Safety | 8.9 | 8.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
|
KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.4 | 8.1 |
| Cycling | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Public Transit | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.1 | 7.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Walkability | 4.6 | 3.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.6 | 5.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.0 | 4.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.2 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $47 per pair | $97 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $39 per dress | $81 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $83 per pair | $162 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $91 per month | $104 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $9.10 per ticket | $16 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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OM
Salalah
|
KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $4.68 per cup | $4.86 per cup |
| Beer | $9.88 per pint | $9.73 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.20 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $36 per meal | $81 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.76 per meal | $15 per meal |
| Apples | $2.21 per kg | $3.89 per kg |
| Bread | $1.17 per loaf | $1.62 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.52 per bottle | $0.97 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.82 per liter | $2.59 per liter |
| Rice | $1.69 per kg | $3.24 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.72 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Beef | $8.84 per kg | $19 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $31 per bottle | $39 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $169 per month | $324 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $39 per visit | $65 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.50 per purchase | $16 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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OM
Salalah
|
KW
Kuwait City
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $390 per month | $810 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $429 per month | $1,135 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,092 per month | $2,593 per month |
| Coworking Space | $143 per month | $389 per month |
| Coliving Space | $546 per month | $1,297 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $47 per month | $81 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $39 per month | $65 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $10 per visit | $26 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.30 per kg | $16 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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OM
Salalah
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KW
Kuwait City
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $26 per month | $49 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $73 per month | $81 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $13 one-time | $16 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $52 per month | $130 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $21 per hour | $49 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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OM
Salalah
|
KW
Kuwait City
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|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $52 per month | $97 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.12 per trip | $3.24 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.04 per km | $1.62 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $39 per month | $65 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.50 per trip | $9.73 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.62 per liter | $0.81 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $12 per month | $49 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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OM
Salalah
|
KW
Kuwait City
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|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $65 per month | $130 per month |