Live 2026 data · Tuition, rent, visa, salaries, PR pathways & more
Oman
51
GoScore
Budget/mo
$900
Salary/mo
$1,400
Turkey
48
GoScore
Budget/mo
$500
Salary/mo
$850
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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 48). A 2-year master's costs $15,000 in Turkey — 53% less than Oman, saving $16,600.
Oman wins for working professionals (GoScore 48 vs 36). Professionals in Oman retain $310/month after expenses — $75/month more than in Turkey.
Oman is stronger for permanent residence (GoScore 64 vs 50).
Total cost of attendance in Oman — tuition ($10,000) plus living ($21,600) — is $31,600. In Turkey: $15,000 ($3,000 tuition + $12,000 living).Turkey is 53% cheaper, saving $16,600 over the degree.
In Turkey, the same hours earn $320/month — covering 145% of rent.
After rent, groceries, transport, and utilities, a professional in Oman retains $310/month from $1,400. In Turkey: $235/month from $850. Over 5 years the gap compounds to $4,500. Tech salaries: $2,500/mo (Oman) vs $1,500/mo (Turkey).
Oman: no clearly defined PR pathway. Turkey: ~8 years. Post-study work visas: 0 months (Oman) and 12 months (Turkey). Student visa fee: $130 vs $50.
Minimum IELTS band: 6.0 (Oman) and 5.5 (Turkey). Turkey 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 | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Study GoScore | 51 | 48 |
| Work GoScore | 48 | 36 |
| Settle GoScore | 64 | 50 |
| Public university tuition / yr | $5,000 | $1,500 |
| Monthly student budget | $900 | $500 |
| Avg net salary / month | $1,400 | $850 |
| Rent 1-bed (city centre) | $700/mo | $360/mo |
| Post-study work visa | 0 months | 12 months |
| PR pathway | 0 years | 8 years |
| Safety index | 77 / 100 | 42 / 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.
🇹🇷 Turkey
This country has a growing international professional community with increasing support infrastructure for newcomers.
The local economy is experiencing above-average demand for skilled workers in technology, healthcare, and engineering.
English-medium professional environments are increasingly available, particularly in major cities and tech sectors.
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Data Sources
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Compiled by mockDe Editorial Team
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Freshness
Data reflects 2026 benchmarks.
Last reviewed June 2026.
AI verdict cached permanently; regenerated on data change.
All figures in USD. AI insights by Gemini Pro. Values are indicative — verify official sources before making relocation decisions.