Amman vs Flic en Flac: cost of living for digital nomads

Amman, Jordan and Flic en Flac, Mauritius, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.

The short version

  • Flic en Flac is about 0% cheaper than Amman for a month of nomad living ($1,495 vs $1,500).
  • Both score 8/10 on safety.
  • Internet is faster in Flic en Flac: 110 Mbps typical against 45 Mbps.
  • Amman is arid; Flic en Flac is tropical.

Amman wins 1 of the measured lines; Flic en Flac wins 4.

Frequently asked questions

Which city is cheaper, Amman or Flic en Flac?

Flic en Flac is cheaper: about $1,495/month against $1,500/month in Amman, roughly 0% less for a typical remote worker's budget.

Which city is safer, Amman or Flic en Flac?

Amman and Flic en Flac score the same on safety, 8/10 each.

Which has faster internet, Amman or Flic en Flac?

Flic en Flac has faster typical internet: 110 Mbps against 45 Mbps in Amman.

LineAmmanFlic en Flac
Monthly total (USD)$1,500$1,495
Rent$650$650
Food$350$390
Transport$90$40
Coworking$150$105
Safety (out of 10)8/108/10
Internet (Mbps)45110
Climatearidtropical
City sizemetrosmall
Settinginlandisland
Nomad score (out of 10)7/107/10

Amman

Affordable Middle-East hub and gateway to Petra.

Flic en Flac

Flic en Flac, Mauritius.

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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Amman November 6, 2026, Flic en Flac September 11, 2026.