Live 2026 data · Tuition, rent, visa, salaries, PR pathways & more
Oman
51
GoScore
Budget/mo
$900
Salary/mo
$1,400
Vietnam
46
GoScore
Budget/mo
$420
Salary/mo
$520
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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 46). A 2-year master's costs $15,080 in Vietnam — 52% less than Oman, saving $16,520.
Oman wins for working professionals (GoScore 48 vs 35). Professionals in Oman retain $310/month after expenses — $467/month more than in Vietnam.
Oman is stronger for permanent residence (GoScore 64 vs 48).
Total cost of attendance in Oman — tuition ($10,000) plus living ($21,600) — is $31,600. In Vietnam: $15,080 ($5,000 tuition + $10,080 living).Vietnam is 52% cheaper, saving $16,520 over the degree.
In Vietnam, the same hours earn $224/month — covering 70% of rent.
After rent, groceries, transport, and utilities, a professional in Oman retains $310/month from $1,400. In Vietnam: $0/month from $520. Over 5 years the gap compounds to $28,020. Tech salaries: $2,500/mo (Oman) vs $1,100/mo (Vietnam).
Minimum IELTS band: 6.0 (Oman) and 5.5 (Vietnam). Vietnam 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 | 🇴🇲 Oman | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Study GoScore | 51 | 46 |
| Work GoScore | 48 | 35 |
| Settle GoScore | 64 | 48 |
| Public university tuition / yr | $5,000 | $2,500 |
| Monthly student budget | $900 | $420 |
| Avg net salary / month | $1,400 | $520 |
| Rent 1-bed (city centre) | $700/mo | $520/mo |
| Post-study work visa | 0 months | 0 months |
| PR pathway | 0 years | 0 years |
| Safety index | 77 / 100 | 61 / 100 |
Understanding a country beyond spreadsheets — unique facts about each destination that shape the experience of living and working there.
🇴🇲 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.
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Vietnam's economy grew at 7.1% in 2023 — the fastest in Southeast Asia — driven by electronics manufacturing (Samsung, Intel, LG all produce here).
Source: World Bank 2024
Ho Chi Minh City ranks in Asia's top 10 startup ecosystems, with particular strength in fintech and e-commerce.
Source: Startup Genome 2024
Vietnam produced 1.2 million university graduates per year in STEM fields as of 2023 — the fastest-growing STEM talent pipeline in Southeast Asia.
Source: MOET Vietnam 2023
Vietnam's coast stretches 3,260 km — making tourism, hospitality management, and marine engineering uniquely important industries.
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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.