🇴🇲Oman
Asia
Information
Capital
Muscat
Population
5,540,000
Currency
Omani rial (OMR ر.ع.)
Languages
Arabe, Anglais
Continent
Asia
Calling code
+968
Timezone
Asia/Muscat
Area
309,500 km²
Government
Absolute monarchy
National day
18 November - National Day
Internet domain
.om
About
The Sultanate of Oman is a Middle Eastern country on the Arabian Peninsula, renowned for its diverse landscapes from deserts to mountains and coastlines. Ruled by an absolute monarchy, it pursues Oman Vision 2040 to diversify its economy beyond oil. In 2026, it launches its Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de sécurité global faible à modéré pour les voyageurs, avec stabilité politique.
Risk areas
Frontière Yémen - Conflits et terrorisme
Crime(low)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur
- Rester vigilant dans les zones touristiques
Terrorism(low)
- Suivre les avis des autorités locales
- Éviter les rassemblements
Transport
- Conduire prudemment, utiliser des taxis officiels
Natural risks(Risques modérés de cyclones et inondations saisonnières)
- Vérifier les alertes météo
Health(Système de santé correct, hôpitaux modernes à Muscat)
- Vaccins hépatite A/B, typhoïde recommandés
- Eau en bouteille
Practical tips
- Respecter les coutumes islamiques
- S'habiller modestement
- Obtenir un visa électronique
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center450
1-bedroom apartment in city center600
1-bedroom apartment in suburb400
3-bedroom apartment in city center1200
3-bedroom apartment in suburb850
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal5
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant30
McDonald's menu6
Local beer (0.5L)8
Cappuccino4
Water (1.5L)0.5
Bread (500g)1
Milk (1L)1.5
Eggs (12)2.5
Chicken (1kg)4
Apples (1kg)2
Bananas (1kg)1.5
Transport
Public transport ticket1
Monthly transport subscription30
Taxi ride (start)2
Taxi (1km)0.5
Gasoline (1L)0.6
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)50
Tennis court (1h weekend)20
Cinema8
Theater30
Health
General practitioner consultation30
Dentist consultation50
Antibiotic medications10
Cold medications (6 days)5
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)50
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)20
Public services for 85m² apartment80
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60
Nike sports shoes80
International primary school (monthly)500
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type G
Emergency numbers
Police9999
Ambulance9999
Fire department9999
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
Not mandatory, 5-10% appreciated