Oman Cuba

Updated 2026-02-25

Oman

Minimum Wage

OMR1.88 /hr

$4.88 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

OMR850 /mo

Cuba

Minimum Wage

$MN12.12 /hr

$0.03 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

$MN6,649 /mo

Min wage: +16419% Oman vs Cuba Avg. salary: +13514% Oman vs Cuba

The minimum wage in Oman is roughly 165 times higher than in Cuba in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a high-income and a upper-middle-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $2,208/mo in Oman versus $16/mo in Cuba, a 136.1:1 ratio.

Oman's unemployment rate is 3.3% compared to Cuba's 1.8%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Oman and Cuba
Metric	Oman	Cuba	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	OMR1.88 $4.88	$MN12.12 $0.03	+16418.8%
Minimum wage /mo	OMR325 $844.16	$MN2,100 $5.12	+16381.1%
Minimum wage /yr	OMR3,900 $10,129.87	$MN25,200 $61.46	+16381.1%
Avg. gross salary /mo	OMR850 /mo $2,207.79	$MN6,649 /mo $16.22	+13514.0%
Avg. net salary /mo	OMR820 /mo $2,129.87	$MN6,300 /mo $15.37	+13761.1%
Median individual income /yr	OMR5,400 /yr $14,025.97	$MN48,000 /yr $117.07	+11880.5%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Oman is higher.

Work Week

Oman: 45 hrs/wk standard

Max 45 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Labour Law sets maximum working hours at 9 hours/day or 45 hours/week. During Ramadan, Muslim workers' hours are reduced to 6 hours/day or 30 hours/week. Overtime paid at 125% for regular days and 150% for holidays/weekends.
Cuba: 44 hrs/wk standard

Max 44 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Labour Code sets standard working hours at 8 hours/day and 44 hours/week. Overtime is paid at 125% of normal rate. Some sectors work 40 hours/week.

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Oman Cuba Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Oman (USD)	Cuba (USD)
2005	—	$0.55/hr
2006	$364/hr	—
2011	$519/hr	—
2013	$844/hr	—
2019	—	$0.98/hr
2020	—	$0.98/hr
2021	—	$5.12/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker moving from Cuba to Oman would see a 16419% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Oman mandates 45 hours while Cuba mandates 44 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Oman are $220 vs $1 in Cuba.

See this comparison from Cuba's perspective: Cuba vs Oman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Oman or Cuba?

In Oman, the minimum wage is OMR1.88/hr ($4.88 USD). In Cuba, it is $MN12.12/hr ($0.03 USD). Oman has the higher rate by 16419% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Cuba may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much more does the average worker earn in Oman compared to Cuba?

The average gross salary in Oman is OMR850/mo ($2,207.79 USD), compared to $MN6,649/mo ($16.22 USD) in Cuba. In USD terms, workers in Oman earn approximately 13514% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Oman and Cuba is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Oman earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Cuba.

How do work hours compare between Oman and Cuba?

Oman has a longer standard work week at 45 hours, compared to 44 hours in Cuba. Workers in Oman work 45 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Cuba working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.