Oman Mali

Updated 2026-02-25

Oman

Minimum Wage

OMR1.88 /hr

$4.88 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

OMR850 /mo

Mali

Minimum Wage

CFA192.30 /hr

$0.35 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

CFA120,000 /mo

Min wage: +1314% Oman vs Mali Avg. salary: +925% Oman vs Mali

The minimum wage in Oman is roughly 14 times higher than in Mali 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 $215/mo in Mali, a 10.2:1 ratio. GDP per capita (PPP) in Oman is 12.6x that of Mali, underscoring the structural economic divide.

From Oman's perspective: adjusting for purchasing power, Oman's minimum wage buys more than Mali's. The PPP-adjusted hourly rate in Oman is $10 international dollars, compared to $1 in Mali. Oman has higher GDP per capita ($41,740 vs $3,315). Oman's unemployment rate is 3.3% compared to Mali's 2.8%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Oman and Mali
Metric	Oman	Mali	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	OMR1.88 $4.88	CFA192.30 $0.35	+1314.4%
Minimum wage /day	—	CFA1,538 $2.76	—
Minimum wage /mo	OMR325 $844.16	CFA40,000 $71.81	+1075.5%
Minimum wage /yr	OMR3,900 $10,129.87	CFA480,000 $861.76	+1075.5%
Avg. gross salary /mo	OMR850 /mo $2,207.79	CFA120,000 /mo $215.44	+924.8%
Avg. net salary /mo	OMR820 /mo $2,129.87	N/A/mo	—
Median individual income /yr	OMR5,400 /yr $14,025.97	CFA360,000 /yr $646.32	+2070.1%

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.
Mali: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.15x pay

Labour Code (Law No. 92-020 of 23 September 1992, amended) sets standard hours at 40 per week (8 hrs/day, 5 days). Maximum including overtime is 48 hours/week. Overtime rates: 115% for day hours; 130% for hours between 21:00 and 05:00 on weekdays; 150% for Sunday daytime; 200% for night hours on Sundays/holidays. Workers are entitled to 2.5 days of paid leave per month worked (30 days/year). Friday prayers (Jumu'ah) are accommodated — Mali is ~90% Muslim.

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

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

Year	Oman (USD)	Mali (USD)
2006	$364/hr	—
2011	$519/hr	—
2013	$844/hr	$72/hr
2020	—	$72/hr
2022	—	$72/hr
2024	—	$72/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker moving from Mali to Oman would see a 1314% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Oman mandates 45 hours while Mali mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Oman are $220 vs $14 in Mali.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Oman or Mali?

In Oman, the minimum wage is OMR1.88/hr ($4.88 USD). In Mali, it is CFA192.30/hr ($0.35 USD). Oman has the higher rate by 1314% 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 Mali 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 Mali?

The average gross salary in Oman is OMR850/mo ($2,207.79 USD), compared to CFA120,000/mo ($215.44 USD) in Mali. In USD terms, workers in Oman earn approximately 925% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Oman and Mali 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 Mali.

Which country has better purchasing power for minimum wage workers, Oman or Mali?

After adjusting for local prices using purchasing power parity (PPP), minimum wage workers in Oman can afford more than those in Mali. The PPP-adjusted rate is $10 in Oman and $1 in Mali. PPP converts wages into equivalent US dollar buying power, accounting for what a unit of currency actually buys locally. The 930% purchasing power gap means that even if the nominal wage in Mali appears competitive, minimum wage workers there face greater constraints on day-to-day spending.

How do work hours compare between Oman and Mali?

Oman has a longer standard work week at 45 hours, compared to 40 hours in Mali. Workers in Oman work 45 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Mali 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.

What is the cost of living difference between Oman and Mali?

While direct cost of living data varies by source, GDP per capita (PPP) gives a useful proxy for overall economic level. Oman has the higher GDP per capita at $41,740, which is 12.6x that of Mali at $3,315. From Oman's perspective, this means goods and services are priced at a higher economic level. A higher GDP per capita generally correlates with higher wages, higher consumer prices, and greater availability of goods and services. Workers moving between these two countries should expect significant differences in rent, food, and transportation costs.