Can you live in Muscat with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,246, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Muscat with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,246, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Muscat with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,246, you would have roughly $754 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Muscat with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,246, you would have roughly $2,754 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Muscat with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,246, you would have roughly $5,754 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Muscat, Oman

How much does it really cost to live in Muscat? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 1,420,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Medium city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 OMR

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$ $1,050 1-bedroom rent / mo

78 Quality of life / 100

90 Safety / 100

82 Internet / 100

40 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,050
Food (moderate)	$450
Transport	$15
Utilities	$80
Internet	$38
Healthcare	$115
Entertainment	$240
Total (moderate)	$2,246

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Muscat.

Shared accommodation	$450
Studio	$800
1-bedroom	$1,050
2-bedroom	$1,450
3-bedroom	$2,000

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City Scores

How Muscat rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeMedium
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityMuscat
LanguageArabic
CurrencyOMR
Time zoneAsia/Muscat

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Pros and Cons of Muscat

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

Higher cost of living

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,481 per month Basic $1,728 per month Moderate $2,246 per month Comfortable $3,041 per month Premium $4,840 per month

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Can You Live in Muscat on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-1,246 / month
$ 2,000	Tight Budget	$-246 / month
$ 3,000	Comfortable	$754 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,754 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$5,754 / month