Oman today_ The Sultanate of Oman has long been home to expatriates from various nationalities, and in recent years, the numbers of some of these groups have grown significantly. Currently, there are 656,789 Bangladeshis, 505,824 Indians, 303,777 Pakistanis, 44,891 Filipinos, and 25,260 Sri Lankans living in Oman. Additionally, 148,376 expatriates fall under the category of “others.” The Sultanate of Oman ranks very high in terms of purchasing power, safe healthcare, and quality of life. These factors include purchasing power, pollution levels, housing affordability, cost of living, safety, healthcare quality, commute times, and climate conditions.