🇴🇲 Oman · #355 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Muscat?

51.7% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

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-51.7%
vs NYC
OMR 179
Estimated rent in
95.5
Purchasing Power
Strong
Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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The numbers

Cost breakdown — Muscat

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
48.3 Affordable
Rent
15.6 Very affordable
Groceries
48.9 Affordable
Restaurants
42.8 Affordable
Purchasing Power
95.5 Strong

Estimated rent in Muscat

1-BR — City centre OMR 179/mo
1-BR — Outside centre OMR 134/mo
3-BR — City centre OMR 312/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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