Sohar vs As Suwayq
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Sohar leads on any axis where its bar is higher, As Suwayq where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so As Suwayq's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Sohar | As Suwayq |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 54 | 54 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 50 | 50 |
| Climate | 50 | 48 |
| Safety | 60 | 62 |
| Summer °C | 34.0 | 34.4 |
| Winter °C | 19.6 | 20.0 |
| Top disaster risk | drought | drought |
Sohar vs As Suwayq: the short answer
As Suwayq comes out ahead on overall livability (54/100), only marginally above Sohar (54/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability As Suwayq is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Sohar 50 vs As Suwayq 50, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, As Suwayq runs warmer in summer (about 34.4°C peak vs 34.0°C in Sohar), while winter lows sit near 19.6°C in Sohar and 20.0°C in As Suwayq. On natural-disaster exposure As Suwayq is the safer choice (safety 62/100); the dominant modelled hazard is drought for Sohar and drought for As Suwayq.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → As Suwayq — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → As Suwayq — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → As Suwayq — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → As Suwayq — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Sohar or As Suwayq better to live in?
As Suwayq scores higher overall — 54 vs 54 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Sohar or As Suwayq?
As Suwayq has the lower cost of living (cost index 50 vs 50; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Sohar or As Suwayq?
As Suwayq — summer highs reach about 34.4°C versus 34.0°C in Sohar.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Sohar or As Suwayq?
As Suwayq (disaster-safety 62/100). Main hazard: drought in Sohar, drought in As Suwayq.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Sohar?
drought is the dominant modelled hazard for Sohar on our risk index.
How is the Sohar vs As Suwayq comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.