Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Oman
Photo: Mutrah Fort and the Muscat corniche · Safa.daneshvar, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
OMR 283 a month in Oman (US$735)
Everyday prices in Oman are about 2.0× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Oman |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | OMR 141 (US$367) |
| Rs 100,000 | OMR 283 (US$735) |
| Rs 200,000 | OMR 565 (US$1,470) |
| Rs 400,000 | OMR 1,130 (US$2,940) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Oman | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 19° / 35°C (Muscat) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 47 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 42,300 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 3.3% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 0.1 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.60 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 80.2 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 47 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Arabic |
Green marks where Oman does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A calm Gulf country of mountains, desert and long coastline, with Muscat as a low-rise capital and very hot summers. Editorial
English is widely spoken, but learning Arabic makes work, paperwork and friendships much easier.
Visas for Pakistanis
- Visiting: Pakistani passport holders need a visa arranged in advance. All visa-free countries.
- Living there: you need a residence route (work, study, family or investment). Rules change often; check the official site: www.rop.gov.om.
- Oman tourist / visit visa guide
Questions
How much money do I need in Oman compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about OMR 280 a month in Oman (about US$730), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Oman are about 2.0 times those in Pakistan.
Is Oman safer than Pakistan?
Oman records 0.1 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are 0.60 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Oman?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (www.rop.gov.om). For a short visit, Pakistani passport holders currently need visa required.
Figures from the World Bank (CC BY 4.0) and NASA POWER, with today's exchange rates. National averages hide differences between cities. Not immigration advice.