Live 2026 data · Tuition, rent, visa, salaries, PR pathways & more
Oman
51
GoScore
Budget/mo
$900
Salary/mo
$1,400
India
50
GoScore
Budget/mo
$280
Salary/mo
$620
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Study Abroad GoScore Ranking
GoScore 0-100 · Weights: affordability, PR pathway, safety, career & quality of life
Key Comparison Metrics
Public university tuition / year
Monthly student budget
Part-time wage / hour
Student visa fee
Post-study work visa
IELTS band required
Safety index
Quick Verdict — 2026
Oman wins for students (GoScore 51 vs 50). A 2-year master's costs $10,320 in India — 67% less than Oman, saving $21,280.
Oman wins for working professionals (GoScore 48 vs 35). Professionals in Oman retain $310/month after expenses — $206/month more than in India.
Oman is stronger for permanent residence (GoScore 64 vs 51).
Total cost of attendance in India — tuition ($3,600) plus living ($6,720) — is $10,320. In Oman: $31,600 ($10,000 tuition + $21,600 living).India is 67% cheaper, saving $21,280 over the degree.
In India, 20 hrs/week at $3/hr earns $200/month — covering 95% of outside-city rent.
After rent, groceries, transport, and utilities, a professional in India retains $104/month from $620. In Oman: $310/month from $1,400. Over 5 years the gap compounds to $12,360. Tech salaries: $1,550/mo (India) vs $2,500/mo (Oman).
Minimum IELTS band: 0.0 (India) and 6.0 (Oman). India has a lower threshold — beneficial for applicants close to their target band. Take a free IELTS mock test on mockDe to benchmark your exact skill-level gaps before applying.
| Metric | 🇮🇳 India | 🇴🇲 Oman |
|---|---|---|
| Study GoScore | 50 | 51 |
| Work GoScore | 35 | 48 |
| Settle GoScore | 51 | 64 |
| Public university tuition / yr | $1,800 | $5,000 |
| Monthly student budget | $280 | $900 |
| Avg net salary / month | $620 | $1,400 |
| Rent 1-bed (city centre) | $380/mo | $700/mo |
| Post-study work visa | 0 months | 0 months |
| PR pathway | 0 years | 0 years |
| Safety index | 45 / 100 | 77 / 100 |
Understanding a country beyond spreadsheets — unique facts about each destination that shape the experience of living and working there.
🇮🇳 India
India is the world's 3rd largest startup ecosystem with over 110 unicorns — more than the UK, Germany, and France combined.
Source: NASSCOM 2024
India's IIT graduates earn salaries competitive with MIT and Cambridge graduates globally — with placements at Google, Meta, and Goldman Sachs.
India will become the world's most populous country by 2023 (UN), with a median age of 28 — the youngest major economy in the world.
Source: UN Population Division 2023
India produces 1.5 million engineers per year — more than any other country — creating both domestic opportunity and the world's largest pool of export talent.
Source: AICTE 2024
🇴🇲 Oman
Oman is consistently ranked the Arab world's most stable country (Global Peace Index 2023) — a key draw for risk-averse professionals.
Source: IEP 2023
Oman Vision 2040 is investing $100 billion in diversifying away from oil — creating massive demand for tech, tourism, and renewable energy professionals.
Source: NCSI Oman 2024
Oman levies 0% personal income tax — salaries are entirely take-home.
Muscat's cost of living is 30% below Dubai while offering comparable tax-free salaries — making it one of the Gulf's best-kept secrets for professionals.
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Data reflects 2026 benchmarks.
Last reviewed June 2026.
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All figures in USD. AI insights by Gemini Pro. Values are indicative — verify official sources before making relocation decisions.