Amman vs Oaxaca: cost of living for digital nomads
Amman, Jordan and Oaxaca, Mexico, 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
- Oaxaca is about 20% cheaper than Amman for a month of nomad living ($1,200 vs $1,500).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $520 in Oaxaca against $650 in Amman.
- Amman scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Oaxaca: 50 Mbps typical against 45 Mbps.
- Amman is arid; Oaxaca is temperate.
Amman wins 1 of the measured lines; Oaxaca wins 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Amman or Oaxaca?
Oaxaca is cheaper: about $1,200/month against $1,500/month in Amman, roughly 20% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Amman or Oaxaca?
Amman scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Oaxaca.
Which has faster internet, Amman or Oaxaca?
Oaxaca has faster typical internet: 50 Mbps against 45 Mbps in Amman.
| Line | Amman | Oaxaca |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,500 | $1,200 |
| Rent | $650 | $520 |
| Food | $350 | $340 |
| Transport | $90 | $40 |
| Coworking | $150 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 45 | 50 |
| Climate | arid | temperate |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
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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, Oaxaca November 8, 2026.