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Software Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Muscat and Riyadh: Average gross pay is 8% higher in Riyadh. Cost of living is 2% cheaper in Muscat. Both cities offer nearly identical purchasing power margins.

Category Comparison
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Muscat
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Riyadh

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$60,000/yr
$65,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$28,000
$30,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$50,000
$55,000
Senior Developer Pay
$78,000
$85,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$100,000
$108,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$1,200
$1,400
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$750
$880
Groceries (Monthly)
$290
$300
Public Transport Pass
$68
$70
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$165
$170
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$2,029/mo
CHEAPER
$2,081/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
0%
0%
Social Security Deduction
0%
2%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$4,167/mo
$4,492/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.5
8.5
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$2,138/mo
$2,411/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~5 months
~5 months
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