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Muscat

City in Muscat, Oman

Overview

Muscat, Oman's capital, is a city where traditional Arabic architecture meets modern development, set between the rugged mountains and the sparkling Gulf of Oman. Its relaxed atmosphere, impressive mosques, and coastal beauty offer an inviting introduction to the Arabian Peninsula.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Oman

Governorate

Muscat

Population

1,421,409

Time Zone

Asia/Muscat

Coordinates

23.58°, 58.41°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,747

Local Cost

$770

Local Income

$1,200

Cashless

English

Temperature

28.0°C

Summer Avg

34.4°C

Winter Avg

20.3°C

Record High

44.9°C

Record Low

8.3°C

Humidity

44%

Precipitation

130 mm

Internet Speed

160 Mbps

Upload

75 Mbps

Latency

7 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

MCT

Distance

13 km

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Prices & expenses

Weather & Climate

Temperature & conditions

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

8 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

مجمع 180 Block 180 مجمع 180 is a residential area in southern Manama, largely characterized by apartment blocks and basic local shops. It caters mostly to families and working professionals.مجمع 182 Block 182 مجمع 182 is a residential area in the city, mainly consisting of apartment blocks and small houses. Daily life here is quiet with minimal commercial activity.مجمع 184 Block 184 مجمع 184 is a quiet residential area in the Isa Town district, mostly made up of local families and low-rise apartments. Few businesses operate here, and most amenities are a short drive away.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 169 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 8 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.

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