Comments on: Haircuts, Barbers, the Cost of Living in Oman and the Ever Worsening Economic Crisis to Grip the World! http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/ A Canadian Christian English teacher living in Oman Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:10:19 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Prabhakar mudgal http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-375 Prabhakar mudgal Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:32:28 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-375 hello andy, i got selected for the oman shapoorji company as a quality control/ assurance engineer in muscat. Its an construction company. They are offering me 375 rial omani per month..they are also providing a.c accommodation,food and other required utilities including transportation. Should i accept this offer and how much i can save from it. i' m a bachelor and having a habit of smoking and drinking occasionally.. hello andy,
i got selected for the oman shapoorji company as a quality control/ assurance engineer in muscat. Its an construction company. They are offering me 375 rial omani per month..they are also providing a.c accommodation,food and other required utilities including transportation. Should i accept this offer and how much i can save from it. i’ m a bachelor and having a habit of smoking and drinking occasionally..

]]> By: Syed Hasnain http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-374 Syed Hasnain Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:05:03 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-374 Hello Andy, Can you please advise if USD 9000/ month is a good salary for Sr. IT Consultant. I have been offered a Job in a Global Oil & Gas Company in Muscat. I Will be moving from USA, also above salary includes the additional perks like housing, Medical Ins., yearly ticket back home, etc. My concern is my kids schooling, I know if they go to American or British school it will cost lot of money, do you know is there a discount in those schools for an american citizen? Any input will be greatly appreciated. Syed Hello Andy,

Can you please advise if USD 9000/ month is a good salary for Sr. IT Consultant. I have been offered a Job in a Global Oil & Gas Company in Muscat.

I Will be moving from USA, also above salary includes the additional perks like housing, Medical Ins., yearly ticket back home, etc.

My concern is my kids schooling, I know if they go to American or British school it will cost lot of money, do you know is there a discount in those schools for an american citizen?

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

Syed

]]> By: Sajid Shaikh http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-373 Sajid Shaikh Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:16 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-373 Hi Andy, i have been offered with a package of 900 Omr im an electrical engineer wid 3 yrs exp. actually i want to know at wat cost i can get a sharing flat and individual single bedroom flat and abt food and transportation expenses. can u pls help me in this matter Hi Andy,

i have been offered with a package of 900 Omr im an electrical engineer wid 3 yrs exp. actually i want to know at wat cost i can get a sharing flat and individual single bedroom flat and abt food and transportation expenses. can u pls help me in this matter

]]> By: andydbrown http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-349 andydbrown Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:31:16 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-349 Hi Stalin, It really depends on what kind of salary you have received up to now. 415 riyals would seem like a LOT of money to those earning only 100-150 rials in various jobs here. It would seem extremely low for others in more professional fields. The fact that you get free accomodation is sweet. I'm really not sure how much occupational therapists make in Oman so it would be good if you could find out from people working in that field. All the best! Hi Stalin,
It really depends on what kind of salary you have received up to now. 415 riyals would seem like a LOT of money to those earning only 100-150 rials in various jobs here. It would seem extremely low for others in more professional fields. The fact that you get free accomodation is sweet. I’m really not sure how much occupational therapists make in Oman so it would be good if you could find out from people working in that field. All the best!

]]> By: Stalin http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-347 Stalin Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:15:57 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-347 Hi, i have offer as Occupational Therapist in Muscat with 415 riyal and free accomodation .This is ok to serve life with my wife Hi,
i have offer as Occupational Therapist in Muscat with 415 riyal and free accomodation .This is ok to serve life with my wife

]]> By: andydbrown http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-300 andydbrown Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:16:24 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-300 Hey Azhar, Well from your own lips, you mention that it's more than what you would expect to earn in India, so why not, right?! Why not get some overseas experience that looks good on the resume while enjoying life in this beautiful country. Ultimately, it's your choice and one you have to live with so may God bless you as you make this important choice regarding your future. Blessings! Hey Azhar,
Well from your own lips, you mention that it’s more than what you would expect to earn in India, so why not, right?! Why not get some overseas experience that looks good on the resume while enjoying life in this beautiful country.
Ultimately, it’s your choice and one you have to live with so may God bless you as you make this important choice regarding your future. Blessings!

]]> By: Azhar Suharwardi http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-299 Azhar Suharwardi Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:54:34 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-299 Hi again, Thanx for the interest. The employer, in addition to 300OMR is also offering free accomodation, a vehicle and medical facilities but no food expenses. 300OMR equals 36000 INR, which is more than what I expect to earn in India, as I do not have a job experience. So do you think I should accept the offer? Hi again,
Thanx for the interest. The employer, in addition to 300OMR is also offering free accomodation, a vehicle and medical facilities but no food expenses. 300OMR equals 36000 INR, which is more than what I expect to earn in India, as I do not have a job experience. So do you think I should accept the offer?

]]> By: andydbrown http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-297 andydbrown Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:03:20 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-297 Hi there Azhar I think you better ask your potential employer what benefits come with the job. That will help you make a more informed choice of course. It really depends on how it compares with what you were making in India. God bless as you try to make such an important career choice. Hi there Azhar
I think you better ask your potential employer what benefits come with the job. That will help you make a more informed choice of course. It really depends on how it compares with what you were making in India. God bless as you try to make such an important career choice.

]]> By: Azhar Suharwardi http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-296 Azhar Suharwardi Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:38:32 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-296 Hi Andy, I am an MBA fresher living in India and I am being offered a job with a salary of 300 OMR.Whether this is with or without food/accomodation I do not know yet. Going through the above posts made me realize that this is probably not a very good offer. Do you think that one could survrive on that under a simple but decent life style. I would really apprertiate the help. Hi Andy,
I am an MBA fresher living in India and I am being offered a job with a salary of 300 OMR.Whether this is with or without food/accomodation I do not know yet. Going through the above posts made me realize that this is probably not a very good offer. Do you think that one could survrive on that under a simple but decent life style.

I would really apprertiate the help.

]]> By: andydbrown http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-218 andydbrown Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:02:36 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-218 Hi, Ronnie! It really depends on your previous experience, education and previous salary. 700RO would be considered too little for some and quite a bit for others. It is definitely enough to "survive" over here. Hope it all works out for you. Blessings! Hi, Ronnie!
It really depends on your previous experience, education and previous salary.
700RO would be considered too little for some and quite a bit for others. It is definitely enough to “survive” over here.
Hope it all works out for you. Blessings!

]]> By: Ronnie http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-215 Ronnie Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:07:52 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-215 I am a Chemical Engineer with 3 years experience. What is the minimum salary at musct of a Chemical Project Engineer with 3 years of experience?I am a bachelor. I will be relocating to Muscat. I am offered a salary of 700 R.O. with free Air Conditioned Accomodation & free flight home once every year. Is it a good salary to survive over there? I am a Chemical Engineer with 3 years experience. What is the minimum salary at musct of a Chemical Project Engineer with 3 years of experience?I am a bachelor. I will be relocating to Muscat. I am offered a salary of 700 R.O. with free Air Conditioned Accomodation & free flight home once every year. Is it a good salary to survive over there?

]]> By: andydbrown http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-213 andydbrown Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:56:36 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-213 Hi, Sheila! Good to hear that you decided to take the job! Congratulations! If you let me and Che know when you are flying in, we'd like to be there to greet you (also in case your transportation doesn't make it). Tell us this info through email if you'd like at andydbrown@hotmail.com Not to worry you, but there was one Filipino girl who showed up at the airport recently and was picked up by someone claiming to be her sponsor. They took her somewhere and she was raped. She went to the embassy of the Philippines but there was nothing they could do to help her. Asian ladies REALLY have to be careful in this part of the world-this type of thing is never reported in the newspapers for the sake of "image". Yes, our church is near the Muscat airport. That is the one in Ghala with church service on Friday mornings. There is also one in Ruwi with service on Sunday evenings. PLEASE don't think you are bothering us with your questions. We totally understand the nervousness/excitement/curiosity of coming to a completely new land and we only hope that we can help you as much as we can. Hi, Sheila!
Good to hear that you decided to take the job! Congratulations! If you let me and Che know when you are flying in, we’d like to be there to greet you (also in case your transportation doesn’t make it). Tell us this info through email if you’d like at andydbrown@hotmail.com Not to worry you, but there was one Filipino girl who showed up at the airport recently and was picked up by someone claiming to be her sponsor. They took her somewhere and she was raped. She went to the embassy of the Philippines but there was nothing they could do to help her. Asian ladies REALLY have to be careful in this part of the world-this type of thing is never reported in the newspapers for the sake of “image”.
Yes, our church is near the Muscat airport. That is the one in Ghala with church service on Friday mornings. There is also one in Ruwi with service on Sunday evenings.
PLEASE don’t think you are bothering us with your questions. We totally understand the nervousness/excitement/curiosity of coming to a completely new land and we only hope that we can help you as much as we can.

]]> By: Sheila http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-211 Sheila Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:04:51 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-211 hello its me again. thank you for the help you are extending me. i very much appreciate it. il be there on sept 4rth. im so excited. oman air will take care with our transportation from the airport to our accomodation. my only problem would be the food especially now that its ramadan. anyway, is your church near the muscat airport. i was told that we will live near the airport. i hope im not bothering you so much with my questions. hello its me again. thank you for the help you are extending me. i very much appreciate it. il be there on sept 4rth. im so excited. oman air will take care with our transportation from the airport to our accomodation. my only problem would be the food especially now that its ramadan. anyway, is your church near the muscat airport. i was told that we will live near the airport. i hope im not bothering you so much with my questions.

]]> By: Andy http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-209 Andy Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:15:21 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-209 Dear ionerenzo, Greetings! One of my good friends from the church is a Srilankan architect and I asked him about your question. Of course the salary will depend on your experience and education. In addition, they give out different salaries depending on which passport you're holding. The lowest salary any architect might receive here in Oman (I was told) should not be less than 1,000 R.O. I hope this helps. Dear ionerenzo,
Greetings! One of my good friends from the church is a Srilankan architect and I asked him about your question. Of course the salary will depend on your experience and education. In addition, they give out different salaries depending on which passport you’re holding. The lowest salary any architect might receive here in Oman (I was told) should not be less than 1,000 R.O. I hope this helps.

]]> By: ionerenzo http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-206 ionerenzo Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:24:29 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-206 hi mr. andy thanks for this informative site u have.. i would like to ask for your advise regarding oman salary bracket for profession like architect..can u pls give me an idea..thanks and more power..God bless you and your family -ionerenzo- hi mr. andy thanks for this informative site u have..
i would like to ask for your advise regarding oman salary bracket for profession like architect..can u pls give me an idea..thanks and more power..God bless you and your family
-ionerenzo-

]]> By: andydbrown http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-205 andydbrown Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:37:34 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-205 Dear Behnam, First of all, please forgive me for not replying earlier! I really think the medical center you are thinking of joining is really not offering you much at only 5000dm (That's 500 Omani rials, right?!) Email me at andydbrown@hotmail.com and let me know more details and I'll get RIGHT back to you. Blessings! Dear Behnam,
First of all, please forgive me for not replying earlier! I really think the medical center you are thinking of joining is really not offering you much at only 5000dm (That’s 500 Omani rials, right?!) Email me at andydbrown@hotmail.com and let me know more details and I’ll get RIGHT back to you. Blessings!

]]> By: Behnam Kheradmand http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-197 Behnam Kheradmand Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:48:08 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-197 1/08/09 I am an Occupational Therapist have been selected by a medical center in Dubai to join their branch in Oman with a salary of 5000 dm without any benefit someone please advise me about this salary and cost of living in Oman i have to join before 6 of this coming week thanks for your guidance waiting 1/08/09
I am an Occupational Therapist have been selected by a medical center in Dubai to join their branch in Oman with a salary of 5000 dm without any benefit someone please advise me about this salary and cost of living in Oman i have to join before 6 of this coming week thanks for your guidance waiting

]]> By: andydbrown http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-152 andydbrown Fri, 22 May 2009 10:39:06 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-152 It depends on what line of work you're in and what your current salary is now. If it is more than what you are making at the moment, then I would recommond accepting the offer. Free accomodation is a very important point to consider seeing how rent can be overpriced quite a bit here in Muscat. I hope this helps you a little as you consider such an important career/life choice. Many blessings! It depends on what line of work you’re in and what your current salary is now. If it is more than what you are making at the moment, then I would recommond accepting the offer. Free accomodation is a very important point to consider seeing how rent can be overpriced quite a bit here in Muscat. I hope this helps you a little as you consider such an important career/life choice. Many blessings!

]]> By: S.Das http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-134 S.Das Thu, 14 May 2009 12:24:46 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-134 I am a bachelor. I will be relocating to Muscat. I am offered a salary of 700 R.O. with free Air Conditioned Accomodation & free flight home once every year. Is it a good salary to survive over there? mail me at sd_messo@yahoo.co.in I am a bachelor. I will be relocating to Muscat. I am offered a salary of 700 R.O. with free Air Conditioned Accomodation & free flight home once every year. Is it a good salary to survive over there? mail me at sd_messo@yahoo.co.in

]]> By: andydbrown http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-87 andydbrown Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:24:26 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-87 Dear Surekha, Thanks for the friendly comment! We are so glad to know that our website could be of some service to you. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and also on your relocation here! If you need any assistance or have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us at andydbrown@hotmail.com Hopefully we'll see you and your soon-to-be-husband here in Muscat sometime in the near future! :-) MANY blessings! Dear Surekha,
Thanks for the friendly comment! We are so glad to know that our website could be of some service to you. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and also on your relocation here! If you need any assistance or have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us at andydbrown@hotmail.com Hopefully we’ll see you and your soon-to-be-husband here in Muscat sometime in the near future! :-)
MANY blessings!

]]> By: Surekha Dhas http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/haircuts-barbers-the-cost-of-living-in-oman-and-the-ever-worsening-economic-crisis-to-grip-the-world/#comment-86 Surekha Dhas Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:04:34 +0000 http://andyinoman.wordpress.com/?p=540#comment-86 Hi Andy & Che, Your blog has been very interesting and informative as well... I will be relocating to Muscat around May 15th. You have helped me find a church to go and also lot of places to visit. I am from India, getting married and moving in there. God bless! Thanks, Surekha Hi Andy & Che,

Your blog has been very interesting and informative as well… I will be relocating to Muscat around May 15th. You have helped me find a church to go and also lot of places to visit. I am from India, getting married and moving in there. God bless!

Thanks,
Surekha

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