Urgent info needed on cost of living

Last activity 23 February 2014 by anilkumarmangalam

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DouglasKingMember23 February 2014 02:34:47

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

SumitranIndia Expert (Chennai)23 February 2014 03:53:50

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$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.

anilkumarmangalamNew member23 February 2014 06:46:23

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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