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Muscat

Calmer Gulf alternative to Dubai with a small but real remote-work base

In Muscat, a mid-range month runs about $2,682 (OMR 1,032) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 65% of cities

Internet6.3/10

Faster internet than about 65% of cities

Visas3/10

Harder visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking4.6/10

Weaker coworking than about 60% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness8.6/10

Better wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There6.6/10

Easier to reach than about 60% of cities

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Everything we know

33 categories for Muscat, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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