AI estimate Updated Mar 22, 2026 About guide entries
Essentials
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/D/F/G (G is most common)
- City
- Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan
- Population
- 4,500,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 60-100 Mbps (Fiber available in West Amman)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 JOD ≈ 1.41 USD / 1 USD ≈ 0.71 JOD
- Tap Water
- Not drinkable; use bottled water (approx. 0.35 JOD for 1.5L)
- SIM Card
- Zain, Orange, and Umniah. Zain is recommended for coverage (20GB for ~12 JOD)
- Banking for Expats
- Arab Bank, Bank al Etihad (excellent app), and Revolut/Wise for ATMs
- Accommodation
- Modern apartments in West Amman or traditional houses in Weibdeh/Rainbow St
- Cashless Friendly
- Partial; major malls/upscale cafes take cards, but cash is king for taxis and local shops
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Blueground, and OpenSooq
- Budget Accommodation
- Nomads Hotel Amman (approx. 15 JOD for dorm, 45 JOD for private)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Downtown (Al-Balad) and Rainbow Street
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Jabal Al-Weibdeh (artsy/walkable) or Abdoun (upscale/modern)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Zinc (Zain Innovation Campus) in King Hussein Business Park or Shamal Start
- Best Cafe for Work
- Dimitri's Coffee (Abdoun), Manara Arts & Culture (Weibdeh), and Wild Jordan Center
- Networking Events
- Startup Grind Amman and TechBites meetups
- Social Events for Expats
- InterNations Amman and Jabal Al-Weibdeh Community Facebook Group
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber and Careem (widely used and reliable)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Not common due to hills; limited rentals at King Hussein Park
- Best Beach Nearby
- Dead Sea (Amman Beach or resorts), approx. 45-60 mins away
- Top Regional Airline
- Royal Jordanian
- Top International Airline
- Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair (budget European routes)
- Highway Access
- Desert Highway (South to Petra/Aqaba) and King's Highway
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Tabarbour Bus Station (North) and Mujaharin (South)
- Public Transport Passes
- Amman Bus (rechargable smart card available at major stops)
- Regional Travel
- JETT Bus (Daily luxury coaches to Petra for 11 JOD, Aqaba for 10 JOD)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Al-Khalidi Medical Center or Jordan Hospital (Private, high standard)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- The Yoga Studio (Abdoun) and Chi Zone (Weibdeh)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Gold's Gym (Abdoun), Fits (Sweifieh Village)
- Laundry Services
- Wash it (App-based) or local street 'Dry Clean' shops (approx. 1 JOD per shirt)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Talabat and Careem Food
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Mansaf (Lamb cooked in fermented yogurt Jameed) at Al-Quds
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Shams El Balad (Farm-to-table) and Bayt Sari
- Best Dessert Spots
- Habibah Sweets (Downtown) for Kunafa (approx. 0.70 JOD per piece)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Al-Balad (Downtown markets) and Sweifieh market
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.ae (shipping to Jordan) and OpenSooq
- Grocery Delivery
- Talabat Mart and Cozmo Online
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Jabal Al-Weibdeh and Rainbow Street (Jabal Amman)
- Local Brewery
- Carakale Brewing Company (Taproom in Fuheis)
- Wine Bars
- District Rooftop and Romero's Living Room
- Street Food Stalls
- Hashem Restaurant (Felafel/Hummus) - open 24/7 Downtown
- Popular International Cuisine
- Luigi's (Pizza), Yoshi (Japanese/Sushi), Casereccio (Italian)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qal'a) and Roman Theatre
- Museums & Art Venues
- Jordan Museum and Darat al Funun
- Historical Sites
- Temple of Hercules and Umayyad Palace
- Religious Sites
- King Abdullah I Mosque (Blue Mosque)
- Annual Events
- Amman Jazz Festival and Amman Design Week
- Cultural Districts
- Jabal Al-Weibdeh
- Theater Venues
- The Royal Cultural Center
- Local Markets
- Souk Jara (Friday market on Rainbow St) and Souk El-Khodra
- Music Scene
- Maqam Productions and Corner's Pub (Live bands)
- Street Art
- Murals around Weibdeh / Balad (Art Amman initiative)
- Cooking Classes
- Beit Sitti (cook-your-own-meal in Weibdeh)
- Art Galleries
- Wadi Finan Art Gallery and Jacaranda Images
- Historic Buildings
- Duke's Diwan (Downtown)
- Local Heritage
- Keffiyeh (Shemagh) weaving and Bedouin hospitality culture
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Ajloun Forest Reserve and Dibbeen Forest Park
- National Parks Nearby
- Wadi Rum (4 hours away) and Dana Biosphere Reserve
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- King Hussein Park (Al Hussein Public Parks)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Old View Cafe (Jabal Amman) overlooking the Citadel
- Birdwatching Locations
- Azraq Wetland Reserve (East Jordan)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Wadi Rum desert camps (authorized sites)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Aramex (Shop & Ship is very popular) and DHL
- Tech Repair Services
- DNA (Abdali Mall) and specialized shops in Gardens Street
- Table Tennis Spots
- Amman Table Tennis Club
- Language Classes
- Qasid Arabic Institute or Sijal Institute (Weibdeh)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation Library
- Community Centers
- Haya Cultural Center
- Gaming Lounges
- GG Gaming Lounge and G-Space
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Gambling is illegal in Jordan
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 1,000 JOD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 40,000 JOD)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 650 JOD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 26,000 JOD)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 950 JOD per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 57,000 JOD)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 600 JOD per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 36,000 JOD)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 850 JOD per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 68,000 JOD)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 550 JOD per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 44,000 JOD)
- Corporate Tax
- 20% (varying by sector; industrial is lower)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% for residents in most cases
- Tax System
- Territorial/Residency based; income earned in Jordan is taxed
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 30% (plus 1% national contribution tax)
- VAT
- 16% (Sales Tax)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Limited; focus is on income generated within Jordan
- Property Tax
- Annual tax based on estimated rental value (approx 15% of annual rent value)
- Property Transaction Tax
- Registration fee approx 9% (sometimes discounted by government)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Foreign sourced income for non-residents is generally not taxed
About these guide entries
- Method
- AI estimate
- Last updated
- Mar 22, 2026
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