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Amman

Strong cafe culture and coworking, gateway to Petra and the Dead Sea

In Amman, a mid-range month runs about $1,821 (JOD 1,291) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 60% of cities

Internet4.5/10

Slower internet than about 55% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking6.6/10

Better coworking than about 65% of cities

English7/10

More English-friendly than about 55% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness3/10

Fewer wellness options than about 80% of cities

Getting There1.4/10

Among the 5% hardest cities to reach

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

29 categories for Amman, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Ayia Napa (~400 km) · Limassol (~400 km)
  • Scuba Diving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Ayia Napa (~400 km) · Limassol (~400 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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