Jordan · Middle East
Aqaba
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,230Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $830/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
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
Full Jordan guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
1 month (extendable); Jordan Pass activates for 14 days
Student Residency
Length of the course, renewed annually
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Aqaba at a glance
Aqaba, Jordan costs about $1,230 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 41% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $500 and the smallest is transport at $35. In our data internet averages 90 Mbps and safety scores 7/10. Similar cities range from Izmir at $1,195 a month to Sohar at $1,345.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Aqaba
How much does it cost to live in Aqaba?
A solo remote worker in Aqaba, Jordan spends an estimated $1,230 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Aqaba?
Rent in Aqaba is an estimated $500 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Aqaba?
Internet in Aqaba averages 90 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Aqaba?
A coworking space in Aqaba costs an estimated $85 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Aqaba safe?
Aqaba has a safety score of 7/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Aqaba's nomad score?
Aqaba scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.