What is the cost of living in Muscat, Oman?

Cost of living in Muscat is about 54% of the US baseline, based on Oman's World Bank PPP index.

What is the best month to work remotely from Muscat?

February is the best month on average, with 22°C and about 3 rainy days.

What would a typical US workday look like in Muscat?

You would work from 8PM to 5AM local time in February. Muscat is on Gulf Standard Time.

What languages are spoken in Muscat?

Main languages in Muscat include English and Arabic.

How livable is Oman for remote workers?

Oman has high livability for remote workers (72/100), with safety at 72/100, healthcare access at 72/100, and digital infrastructure at 74/100.

Is Muscat good for digital nomads?

Muscat suits remote workers who want 54% US cost of living and a typical US 8–5 that becomes 8PM–5AM local time, plus high country livability (72/100). February is the best month on average (22°C). 2 main languages are listed for day-to-day communication.

What is healthcare access like in Oman?

Oman scores 72/100 on a country-level healthcare access index. That is not a rating of hospitals in Muscat and is not medical advice.

Is Muscat coastal or mountainous?

Muscat is inland — it is not flagged as coastal or mountainous in our geography data.

Muscat, Oman: Retirement City Guide

Q: Is Muscat a good place to retire?

Muscat can suit retirees who want about 54% of US cost of living and high country livability (72/100). Healthcare access in Oman is 72/100 on a country-level index, not a hospital rating for Muscat. Muscat averages about 19°C–26°C from November through March, with roughly 15 mm of rain in a typical winter month. The Desk Port is not medical, visa, tax, or financial advice. Healthcare figures are country-level access indexes, not hospital quality or a treatment recommendation.

Timezone: Asia/Muscat

Best for: English-speaking · Budget-conscious · Mild climate

Key metrics

Affordable vs US
High livability

96 retirement fit

Recommended travel month

February

Year-round average

Cost of living

54% of US

Compared to US index (100)

Temperature

18–25°C

Target -10–50°C

Rainfall

3 rainy days

11 mm/mo · target 0–31 days

Work hours

8PM–5AM

0h overlap with your schedule

English, Arabic

797K

High

High

High

High

When should I go?

JanIdeal
FebWarm & Dry
MarHot & Dry
AprHot & Dry
MayHot & Dry
JunHot & Dry
JulHot & Dry
AugHot & Dry
SepHot & Dry
OctHot & Dry
NovHot & Dry
DecWarm & Dry

Ideal
Warm
Cool
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Cold
Hot & Dry
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Retirement fit breakdown

Muscat, Oman

Livability89

Cost of living100

Temperature100

Language100

Precipitation100

Terrain100

Population100

Popular destination66

Strong fit for affordable vs us, and high livability.

About Muscat

Last updated August 2, 2026

Muscat, the capital of Oman, has a cost of living at 54% of the US baseline.

English and Arabic are among the main languages, and the city is on Gulf Standard Time. The best month for moderate weather is February, averaging 22°C with about 3 rainy days. The city sits at an elevation of about 14 m.

Livability is high, with high safety (72), high healthcare (72), and high digital infrastructure (74).

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For retirement in Muscat

Cost of living: 54% of USWorld Bank PPP at country level unless this is a US city with a regional index.
Healthcare access: 72/100Country-level access index for Oman, not hospital quality in Muscat.
Safety: 72/100Global Peace Index component for the country.
Livability: High72/100 country composite (safety, healthcare, digital).
Languages: English, Arabic

Muscat averages about 19°C–26°C from November through March, with roughly 15 mm of rain in a typical winter month.

The Desk Port is not medical, visa, tax, or financial advice. Healthcare figures are country-level access indexes, not hospital quality or a treatment recommendation.