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Taba vs Aqaba

Taba, Egypt compared with Aqaba, Jordan: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Country Egypt Jordan
Nomad score 5.0 / 10 5.9 / 10
Cost of living $463 / mo $2,271 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 33° / 23°C 32° / 23°C
Air quality (AQI) 51 Moderate 54 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 1 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Average high 32.2°C 31.3°C
Average low 20.6°C 19.8°C
Precipitation 5 mm / mo 3 mm / mo
Sunshine 341 h / mo 341 h / mo
Humidity 39% 41%
Rain days 0.7 / mo 0.5 / mo
Wind speed 23.6 km/h 18.6 km/h

EG Taba · average high by month

JO Aqaba · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
EG Taba JO Aqaba
US AQI 51 54
PM2.5 11.4 µg/m³ 9.3 µg/m³
PM10 39.8 µg/m³ 25.4 µg/m³
Ozone 92 µg/m³ 87 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.9 2.8
Local Payment Services 3.8 5.7
Startup Scene 2.1 3.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Air Conditioning 7.7 8.3
Green Spaces 2.7 3.6
Natural Disaster Risk 6.9 8.0
Noise Pollution 6.4 5.9
Seasonal Variety 2.4 4.1
Weather 5.4 6.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Mobile Network Coverage 6.8 8.0
Power Grid Reliability 6.1 7.3
Public WiFi Availability 4.0 4.4
VPN Reliability 5.8 6.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Accommodation Cost 7.8 6.0
Cost of Living 7.9 6.5
Currency Stability 3.6 8.9
Entertainment Cost 7.0 6.1
Food & Groceries 7.8 6.7
Gym Membership Cost 6.5 6.0
Transportation Cost 7.6 7.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Culture 4.7 6.7
Indoors Fun 3.1 4.5
Language Learning Opportunities 3.6 4.5
Local Experiences & Tours 6.7 7.5
Nightlife 3.4 5.1
Outdoors & Nature 8.8 9.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.3 2.8
Nomad Friendly 3.4 5.6
Online Community Presence 1.9 2.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Cafes with WiFi 2.5 5.9
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.4 4.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.1 4.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.4 2.9
Internet Speed 5.2 6.7
Local SIM Card Availability 6.6 7.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Fitness Facilities 3.8 5.5
Food Scene 4.9 6.7
Healthy Food Options 4.2 6.0
Yoga Studios 3.2 4.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Healthcare 4.6 6.7
Healthcare Affordability 7.6 7.6
Healthcare Quality 4.1 6.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.7 5.0
Ease of Business Registration 3.1 5.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.2 4.4
Freedom of Speech 3.0 3.8
Political Stability 5.0 6.3
Tax Friendliness 5.3 5.8
Visa Ease 5.7 7.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Air Quality 7.5 6.1
Cleanliness 6.3 6.4
Environmental Quality 7.6 6.6
Family Friendly 6.3 7.1
Language Barrier 5.5 5.7
Work-Life Balance 6.7 7.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Female Friendly 6.5 6.6
Racial Tolerance 6.6 7.0
Safety 7.6 7.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Airport Connectivity 4.5 5.4
Cycling 1.9 3.9
Intercity Travel Options 4.1 6.0
Public Transit 2.3 3.6
Ride-sharing Services 1.4 4.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.8 4.0
Walkability 4.3 5.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Coworking Quality 2.2 2.9
Freelance Ecosystem 2.3 3.3
Networking Opportunities 2.4 3.4
Remote Job Opportunities 2.5 3.5
Time Zone Favorability 7.4 7.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Jeans $13 per pair $49 per pair
Summer Dress $7.72 per dress $42 per dress
Running Shoes $23 per pair $92 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Dining Out $19 per month $71 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Cinema Ticket $3.47 per ticket $11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Coffee $0.68 per cup $3.53 per cup
Beer $1.54 per pint $7.05 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.32 per meal $6.35 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $15 per meal $56 per meal
Fast Food Combo $2.89 per meal $8.46 per meal
Apples $0.48 per kg $1.69 per kg
Bread $0.15 per loaf $0.49 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.14 per bottle $0.56 per bottle
Milk $0.68 per liter $1.55 per liter
Rice $0.42 per kg $1.62 per kg
Chicken Fillets $1.93 per kg $6.77 per kg
Beef $4.82 per kg $12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $7.72 per bottle $16 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Groceries $58 per month $197 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $21 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Doctor Visit (GP) $5.79 per visit $35 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $1.54 per purchase $7.05 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Housing $48 per month $310 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $164 per month $451 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $347 per month $1,199 per month
Coworking Space $58 per month $134 per month
Coliving Space $193 per month $635 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Internet & Mobile $5.79 per month $21 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Leisure Activities $9.65 per month $35 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Haircut $1.93 per visit $14 per visit
Laundry $1.16 per kg $2.12 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Mobile Plan $2.89 per month $17 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $9.65 per month $39 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $6.75 one-time $21 one-time
Gym Membership $12 per month $49 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $5.79 per hour $21 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Transportation $9.65 per month $49 per month
Taxi Start $0.29 per trip $1.06 per trip
Taxi per km $0.15 per km $0.85 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $6.75 per month $35 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $1.35 per trip $4.94 per trip
Gasoline $0.48 per liter $1.38 per liter
Scooter Rental $7.72 per month $14 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
EG Taba JO Aqaba
Utilities $7.72 per month $63 per month