Urgent info needed on cost of living

DouglasKing

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Member since 03 May 2012

Nairobi

DouglasKing

23 February 2014 04:34:47

DouglasKing

23 February 2014 04:34:47

Nairobi

Hello there,

I have just been given contract in Oman, Muscat, and the salary is around 2600$ Per Month, Air, Living etc. and I am wondering if that is enough to live comfortably in Oman.

Also, I am American but been living over seas for years, I am wondering about the local customs concerning dress code outdoors...shorts, tank tops or t-shirts, sandals, etc. and what is acceptable.

Any input would be great.

Thank you...Douglas King

Sumitran

India Expert (Chennai)

Member since 04 October 2009

Sumitran

23 February 2014 05:53:50

3586

Sumitran

23 February 2014 05:53:50

3586

$2600/- is about R.O. 1000/-. If accommodation is provided then it is a decent sum for a bachelor to live a rather comfortable life.

Irrespective of what nationality you belong to, you are expected to dress modestly in public places. Revealing outfits and unnecessary display of skin is not encouraged. Jeans and tees are fine. Short shorts and tank tops are not. However, Oman is a far more liberal and secular country than say, Saudi Arabia for example.

anilkumarmangalam

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Member since 16 February 2014

Muscat

anilkumarmangalam

23 February 2014 08:46:23

anilkumarmangalam

23 February 2014 08:46:23

Muscat

haloo
living cost is depent upon the person actually ,if you really wish to stay at capital city of oman i mean muscat its will be slight expensive to get accomadation ,but as per my experience oman is better living cost you can manage 2000 usd is more enough to stay in one month at oman

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