Living in Oman
Practical guides for living in Muscat: where to live, what rent costs, tenancy contracts and the real cost of living.
Living in OmanRenting an Apartment in Muscat: Tenancy Contracts, Deposits and Your Rights
How renting actually works in Muscat: registering the tenancy contract with the municipality, what a landlord can and cannot charge, when rent can legally be increased, and who pays for repairs.
Living in OmanBest Areas to Live in Muscat: An Honest Neighbourhood Guide for 2026
Which part of Muscat suits families, expat professionals, budget-conscious renters and investors — with real price-per-sqft, yield and rent figures for each area rather than adjectives.
Living in OmanCost of Living in Muscat 2026: A Real Monthly Budget, Line by Line
What it actually costs to live in Muscat in 2026 — rent by area, the electricity tariff that decides your summer bill, school fees, groceries and transport, built into three worked monthly budgets.
Living in OmanAverage Rent in Muscat 2026: What Apartments and Villas Actually Cost, by Area
Citywide studio, one- and two-bedroom rent averages for Muscat in 2026, broken down by neighbourhood — plus how those rents map onto the price-per-sqft and yield figures we track for the same areas.