Amman

Jordan · Middle East

Amman

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Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guide

Affordable Middle-East hub and gateway to Petra.

Monthly cost

$1,500
Rent
$65043%
Food
$35023%
Transport
$906%
Coworking
$15010%
Other
$26017%
Cheaper than 50% of our costed cities
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Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.

Studying here? About $1,010/mo

Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.

At a glance

Safety8/10
Internet45 Mbps
Nomad score7/10

Healthcare, taxes & language

The decisive three for a longer stay in Jordan.

Healthcare

Public (Ministry of Health/Royal Medical Services) care is basic but broad, while private hospitals in Amman are regionally regarded and draw medical tourists.

Taxes

Income from non-Jordanian sources is generally outside the scope of Jordanian income tax (an exception applies to income from Jordanian-sourced funds/deposits invested abroad), and pension income is treated as exempt/deducted income under the income tax law.

English

Moderate — English is taught from early grades and is widely used in Amman's business, tourism, university and private healthcare settings, less so in rural areas.

Getting in — Jordan

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1 month (extendable); Jordan Pass activates for 14 days

Student

Student Residency

57SCORE

Length of the course, renewed annually

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Amman at a glance

Amman, Jordan costs about $1,500 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 43% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $650 and the smallest is transport at $90. In our data internet averages 45 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Sohar at $1,345 a month to Salalah at $1,435.

Costs verified on November 6, 2026 (Eastern Time).

Questions about Amman

How much does it cost to live in Amman?

A solo remote worker in Amman, Jordan spends an estimated $1,500 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much is rent in Amman?

Rent in Amman is an estimated $650 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How fast is the internet in Amman?

Internet in Amman averages 45 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much does coworking cost in Amman?

A coworking space in Amman costs an estimated $150 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

Is Amman safe?

Amman has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.

What is Amman's nomad score?

Amman scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.

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