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ComorosSudan vs Oman: salary after tax compared
What you keep of the same gross salary at home in Sudan and in a job in Oman, under the official 2026 rules of each country.
On a gross salary of $3,000 a month, a Sudan national in Sudan keeps about $2,242 (25.3% deducted), against about $3,000 for an expat in Oman (0% deducted). Sudan: income tax 0% to 20%. Oman: no income tax on salaries.
The figures for Sudan are estimates: official sources are limited. Treat small differences with care. Verification levels.
Monthly take-home pay at 6 salary levels
Each gross salary is converted into local currency at a fixed exchange rate and run through each country's 2026 rules. Take-home pay is shown in US dollars, with the local amount under it. Sudan is for a Sudan national there; Oman is for a single expat employee.
| Gross a month (USD) | Sudan take-home | Oman take-home | Difference a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $750 2,246,033 SDG | $1,000 384 OMR | $250 more in Oman |
| $2,000 | $1,496 4,479,566 SDG | $2,000 769 OMR | $504 more in Oman |
| $3,000 | $2,242 6,713,099 SDG | $3,000 1,153 OMR | $758 more in Oman |
| $5,000 | $3,734 11,180,165 SDG | $5,000 1,922 OMR | $1,266 more in Oman |
| $8,000 | $5,972 17,880,763 SDG | $8,000 3,076 OMR | $2,028 more in Oman |
| $12,000 | $8,956 26,814,895 SDG | $12,000 4,614 OMR | $3,044 more in Oman |
Exchange rates: 1 SDG = 0.000334 USD (31 March 2026), 1 OMR = 2.6008 USD (2 October 2026). Assumptions: Sudan: Resident in Sudan; My salary includes transport, representation or cost-of-living allowances.
Which leaves you more?
Oman leaves you more at every salary level we compared. On $3,000 a month gross, the difference is about $758 a month ($9,094 a year) in favour of Oman.
The Gulf figures are for an expat. Oman treats nationals differently: they pay pension contributions that expats do not. Switch to national in the calculator to see their figures.
Deductions on $3,000 a month, line by line
Every deduction from the same gross salary in each country, in local currency, with the calculator's notes.
- We exempted 5,389,222 pounds a year (5% of the total salary) as transport, representation and cost-of-living allowances, under Administrative Decision No. 5 of 2022. If your salary does not include these allowances, untick this option.
- There is no income tax on salaries in Oman in 2026. Personal income tax (5% on income above 42,000 rials a year) starts on 1 January 2028.
- Nothing is deducted from a non-Omani's salary in 2026. The work injury branch for non-Omanis is deferred to July 2028, and the savings scheme (9% of basic pay, paid by the employer) starts on a date set by the Social Protection Fund board before July 2027; it is not calculated here.
Income tax and social insurance side by side
| Item | Sudan | Oman |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax on salaries | 0% to 20% | None |
| Top income tax rate | 20% | 0% |
| Employee social insurance | 8% of the monthly wage for Sudanese workers | Expats 0%, Omanis 8% (7.5% old age, disability and death + 0.5% job security) |
| Employer contributions on $3,000 | 17% | 0% |
| VAT (standard rate) | 17% | 5% |
| Corporate tax | - | 15% |
| End-of-service gratuity | No general scheme | Set by the labour law |
| Currency | Sudanese pound (SDG) | Omani rial (OMR) |
| Tax authority | Sudan Taxation Chamber | Oman Tax Authority |
| Double tax treaty between them | In force (2003) | |
Where the numbers shift
- Turning point
- The better choice does not change between $500 and $30,000 a month
- Taken from your next raise (on $3,000)
- Sudan 20% · Oman 0%
- Marginal rate on $10,000
- Sudan 20% · Oman 0%
- Tax freedom day ($3,000)
- Sudan 3 April · Oman 1 January
- Take-home after VAT on spending
- Sudan $1,916 · Oman $2,857
- Employer cost on top of salary
- Sudan 17% · Oman 0%
Take-home after VAT = take-home pay ÷ (1 + the standard VAT rate): what the salary is worth if all of it is spent on goods at the standard rate. Tax freedom day: the day of the year on which you stop working to pay tax and contributions.
End-of-service gratuity
Oman requires employers to pay a lump sum when the contract ends. Sudan has no general scheme. Amounts below are for $3,000 a month, with basic pay at 70% of gross and the contract ended by the employer.
| Years of service | Oman |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $4,200 1,615 OMR |
| 5 years | $10,500 4,037 OMR |
| 10 years | $21,000 8,074 OMR |
Resigning can reduce the amount in some countries. The end-of-service calculators apply each country's full rules.
Beyond salary: investments, family and residence
| Item | Sudan | Oman |
|---|---|---|
| Gains on shares (top rate) | Not set | 0% |
| Gains on property (top rate) | 5% | 0% |
| Dividends | 0% | 0% |
| Crypto gains | Not settled | Not taxed |
| Inheritance tax | No | No |
| Remote work visa | None | None |
People and money between Sudan and Oman
Sources: UN DESA International Migrant Stock 2024 · KNOMAD and World Bank bilateral remittance matrix 2021. Remittance figures are modelled estimates, not recorded flows.
Moving from Sudan to Oman: what changes
- On $3,000 a month you gain about $758 a month after the move ($9,094 a year), because the deduction rate falls from 25.3% to 0%.
- On $10,000 a month, each extra dollar of a raise loses 0% in Oman instead of 20% in Sudan, so pay rises are worth more after the move.
- VAT falls from 17% to 5%: spending $1,000 a month on standard-rated goods costs about $103 less each month.
- You gain a legal right to an end-of-service gratuity in Oman (about $10,500 after 5 years on $3,000 a month), which no general scheme provides in Sudan.
- Crypto gains: not taxed in Oman; not settled in Sudan.
- Tax residence in Oman: In 2026 there is no tax residence test for individuals, because they pay no income tax. You may also stay tax resident in Sudan if you do not end your residence there. Count your days.
- Sudan and Oman have a double tax treaty (in force, 2003). It decides which country taxes income when both could. Check other treaties.
Sudan vs Oman: common questions
Which pays more after tax, Sudan or Oman?
Oman leaves you more at every salary level we compared. On $3,000 a month gross, the difference is about $758 a month ($9,094 a year) in favour of Oman.
How much is left of $3,000 a month in Sudan and Oman?
On a gross salary of $3,000 a month, a Sudan national in Sudan keeps about $2,242 (25.3% deducted), against about $3,000 for an expat in Oman (0% deducted). Sudan: income tax 0% to 20%. Oman: no income tax on salaries.
How much is left of $12,000 a month in each?
About $8,956 in Sudan and $12,000 in Oman. The gap grows with pay because the marginal rates at this salary differ (20% against 0%).
Do expats pay social insurance in Oman?
Expats 0%, Omanis 8% (7.5% old age, disability and death + 0.5% job security). On $3,000 a month an expat has 0% deducted in total.
Is VAT higher in Sudan or Oman?
VAT is 17% in Sudan and 5% in Oman. VAT applies to most of what you buy, so it changes what a salary is worth even when take-home pay is the same.
Is there a double tax treaty between Sudan and Oman?
Yes. The treaty is in force (2003), according to the official treaty lists we checked on 9 October 2026.
How many people from Sudan live in Oman?
About 22,400, according to UN DESA estimates for 2024 (counted by citizenship).
Does the comparison include the cost of living?
No. It covers taxes and mandatory contributions only, at fixed, dated exchange rates. Rent, schooling and health care can change the result, so weigh them next to these figures.
Sources
Rates and bands come from each country's official sources. Sudan last checked 9 October 2026, Oman 2 October 2026.
- Council of Ministers: order under the (Personal) Income Tax Act, Decision No. 457 of 2022 dated 29 November 2022 (published on the Taxation Chamber website) Sudan · official source
- Taxation Chamber, General Directorate of Personal Income Tax: circular on Decision 457 of 2022 with the annual and monthly brackets (3 April 2023) Sudan · official source
- Taxation Chamber: section 17 of the Income Tax Act 1986 and the taxation of all public and private sector employees (11 September 2024) Sudan · official source
- Income Tax Act 1986 (English text on the Taxation Chamber website), section 28 Sudan · official source
- Social Protection Law issued by Royal Decree 52/2023 (amended text: Articles 52, 68, 70, 90, 115, 116, 121, 123, 127, 128, 136, 137 and 139), Official Gazette 1503, via the Qanoon website Oman · official source
- Royal Decree 60/2025 amending Article 6 of Royal Decree 52/2023 (deferring work injury cover for non-Omanis and the savings scheme), Official Gazette 1604 Oman · official source
- Labour Law issued by Royal Decree 53/2023 (Article 61) Oman · official source
- Royal Decree 56/2025 issuing the Personal Income Tax Law (5%, 42,000 rials, in force from 1 January 2028), Official Gazette 1602 Oman · official source
- Treaty list used for Sudan checked 9 October 2026
Results are estimates for information only, not tax advice. How we calculate.
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