Living Expenses in Sohar, Oman

4POSTS

14 years ago

Hi all,

I'm considering a job offer in Sohar.
The company is offering RO1587(the pay includes accommodation and transportation allowances)
And intend to bring my family down in 6-12mth time.
(Note : The company will provide visa, annual home travel allowances and schools for kids)

Kindly advise me, is it decent pay to live in Sohar.

AND kindly advise the expense in Sohar, Oman. Breakdown such as below :-

Accommodation
1) 2-3 room apartment (furnish and non-furnish) rental fee
2) To purchase 2-3 room apartment
3) To purchase furniture

Transporatation
1) Lease car ( sedan or SUV)
2) Buy new car ( sedan or SUV)

Daily food
1) Groceries ( 2 adult + 2 kids)
2) Restaurant ( 2 twice/week)

Looking forward for fruitful advise

Many regards,
Sharu

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kaushik79 Member

2POSTS

14 years ago

hi
I also have a similar offer and considering moving from dubai to sohar, but you should get certain things clear:
1) the initial acquisition of the accommodation and furnishing, should be by the co, later can be deducted.
2) rents as i inquired 2 bhk around 250 to 300 OMR.
3) groceries - around 100 to 200 ( better confirm and let me know too)
4) school - 40 to 60 omr per child (some co. do pay separately)
5) transportation ? (depends upon individual needs)
6)original marriage certificates should be attested , same with your degree, child birth certificate from MEA
7) preferably visa , medical and air fares for spouse + 3 children should be borne by the co.
regards
kaushik

palab1 Member

2POSTS

14 years ago

hi i am new in sohar city.recently i have an offer from 1 company.so i want to know how much will be the cost for studio flat?

sharuhasan.baba New member

4POSTS

14 years ago

Hi all,

Kindly could anybody advise on the total fee to obtain an Omani Driving License.

Many regards
Sharu

Omanagri Active member

95POSTS

13 years ago

Its depend on your driving skills may be it cost you 350OMR...

Hasan almahmood New member

3POSTS

13 years ago

it is very good offer , the cost of life in sohar is not high as dubai or mascat or any other GCC country

good flat with 2 bedroom with ac spilit unit with elevator about 200 OR only
I can tell you your total expenditure including your flat rent and transport and all other things will not exceed 500RO so your save will be no more than 1000RO

its v.good offer from my point of view

its depend on your social life and your life level and your qulification

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harris.jameel Member

1POSTS

13 years ago

I will advise you. Go for it. Salary is v good and life is v peaceful here. but life is v boring in sohar. not many places for go out. but u can go muscat and dubai in weekends. if u need any more information contact me on my number.

Accommodation

1) For 2 rooms apartment non furnish 120-150 and 3 rooms 180 to 250.

2) I think u cant purchase house.

3) Purchase furniture 500 to 1000/- depand on you.

Transporatation

1) lease car u will get 75 to 100 Rial per month.

Daily food

1)For Grocery 150 Rial Omani will be enough.
2)5 to 8 Rial per vist. but it also depand where u eat.

Thanks,
Haris
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