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LIVING in Oman

Food is hygienic with strict control on the quality of the product. North Indian and South Indian food is available in all areas. Interestingly , in Oman the range of Indian food available is very large with all regions being represented. Quality foodstuff and products are available to suit the Indian taste in all departmental stores. Approximately for a family with one kid it would cost around RO 75-150 per month towards food. Clothes, footwear and books are very expensive and it is preferable to buy these in India.

ACCOMMODATION
Normally most of the companies provide fully furnished accommodation in Oman. A typical 2 bedroom flat in a good locality would be RO 180-250 per month.

VEHICLE
According to experienced residents of long standing , the best choice is a new Japanese make car. A 1600 cc car with power steering would cost around RO 8000-9000. A second hand car would range from RO 1500-2700 (Model 1990 onwards). A four wheel drive vehicle would cost RO 12000 upwards. Cost of servicing a car with no additions would be a minimum RO 20. Vehicle maintenance is expensive and depends on the user.

SCHOOLING
There are 7 Indian schools (3 in Muscat. They generally follow the CBSE syllabus. Some recommend the Indian school in Al Gobra.

COMMUNICATIONS
Railroads (1996) None. Roads(1987) 20,749-km (12,893 mi.) total. Major ports 2 Major airfields 2

INFRASTRUCTURE
Oman has an excellent infrastructure in terms of roads with multi-lanes and sleek, fast moving cars. On the highways the average speed of a vehicle would be around 140 kms per hr. Some of the latest state-of-the-art vehicles are in use in the country. GTO controls the telecommunication facilities in the country and from November 25, 1996 Oman is on the Internet.

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