Oman Eritrea

Updated 2026-02-25

Oman

Minimum Wage

OMR1.88 /hr

$4.88 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

OMR850 /mo

Eritrea

Minimum Wage

Nfk600 /mo

$40 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

Nfk6,000 /mo

Min wage: -88% Oman vs Eritrea Avg. salary: +452% Oman vs Eritrea

The minimum wage in Oman is roughly 8 times lower than in Eritrea in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a high-income and a low-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $2,208/mo in Oman versus $400/mo in Eritrea, a 5.5:1 ratio. Oman has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 3.3% compared to 6.0%.

Oman's unemployment rate is 3.3% compared to Eritrea's 6.0%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Oman and Eritrea
Metric	Oman	Eritrea	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	OMR1.88 $4.88	—	—
Minimum wage /mo	OMR325 $844.16	Nfk600 $40	+2010.4%
Minimum wage /yr	OMR3,900 $10,129.87	—	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	OMR850 /mo $2,207.79	Nfk6,000 /mo $400	+451.9%
Avg. net salary /mo	OMR820 /mo $2,129.87	Nfk5,400 /mo $360	+491.6%
Median individual income /yr	OMR5,400 /yr $14,025.97	N/A/yr	—

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.
Eritrea: 44 hrs/wk standard

Labour Law sets 44 hours/week for civilian workers (8 hours/day, 5.5 days). However, the national service program operates under military regulations outside normal labour law. No reliable enforcement or monitoring data is available.

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Oman earns 719% less per hour in USD terms than one in Eritrea. Standard work weeks differ: Oman mandates 45 hours while Eritrea mandates 44 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Oman are $220 vs $1,760 in Eritrea.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Oman or Eritrea?

In Oman, the minimum wage is OMR1.88/hr ($4.88 USD). In Eritrea, it is Nfk600/mo ($40 USD). Eritrea has the higher rate by 719% 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 Oman 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 Eritrea?

The average gross salary in Oman is OMR850/mo ($2,207.79 USD), compared to Nfk6,000/mo ($400 USD) in Eritrea. In USD terms, workers in Oman earn approximately 452% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Oman and Eritrea 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 Eritrea.

How do work hours compare between Oman and Eritrea?

Oman has a longer standard work week at 45 hours, compared to 44 hours in Eritrea. Workers in Oman work 45 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Eritrea 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.