Nomad Watch
Notifications
Loading…
View all notifications
Log in / Join free

Aqaba vs Salt

JO Jordan JO Jordan

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

At a glance

At a glance
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Country Jordan Jordan
Nomad score 5.9 / 10 5.4 / 10
Cost of living $2,271 / mo $1,812 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 25° / 18°C 18° / 9°C
Air quality (AQI) 52 Moderate 50 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Average high 31.3°C 23.4°C
Average low 19.8°C 13.5°C
Precipitation 3 mm / mo 21 mm / mo
Sunshine 341 h / mo 331 h / mo
Humidity 41% 51%
Rain days 0.5 / mo 3.5 / mo
Wind speed 18.6 km/h 16.1 km/h

JO Aqaba · average high by month

JO Salt · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
JO Aqaba JO Salt
US AQI 52 50
PM2.5 5.8 µg/m³ 6.8 µg/m³
PM10 10 µg/m³ 12.2 µg/m³
Ozone 75 µg/m³ 48 µg/m³
UV index 0 1.2

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.8 2.9
Local Payment Services 5.7 5.0
Startup Scene 3.3 3.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Air Conditioning 8.3 6.6
Green Spaces 3.6 4.8
Natural Disaster Risk 8.0 7.4
Noise Pollution 5.9 5.5
Seasonal Variety 4.1 4.8
Weather 6.8 5.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Mobile Network Coverage 8.0 7.7
Power Grid Reliability 7.3 7.5
Public WiFi Availability 4.4 4.5
VPN Reliability 6.9 7.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Accommodation Cost 6.0 6.8
Cost of Living 6.5 6.9
Currency Stability 8.9 7.3
Entertainment Cost 6.1 6.5
Food & Groceries 6.7 7.2
Gym Membership Cost 6.0 6.5
Transportation Cost 7.0 7.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Culture 6.7 6.8
Indoors Fun 4.5 3.9
Language Learning Opportunities 4.5 4.3
Local Experiences & Tours 7.5 5.9
Nightlife 5.1 2.6
Outdoors & Nature 9.2 7.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.8 1.8
Nomad Friendly 5.6 4.2
Online Community Presence 2.9 1.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Cafes with WiFi 5.9 4.6
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.0 2.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.0 3.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9 2.1
Internet Speed 6.7 6.7
Local SIM Card Availability 7.5 6.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Fitness Facilities 5.5 3.9
Food Scene 6.7 5.9
Healthy Food Options 6.0 5.1
Yoga Studios 4.2 2.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Healthcare 6.7 6.5
Healthcare Affordability 7.6 7.4
Healthcare Quality 6.1 6.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 5.0 3.1
Ease of Business Registration 5.5 4.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.4 4.0
Freedom of Speech 3.8 4.1
Political Stability 6.3 6.1
Tax Friendliness 5.8 4.8
Visa Ease 7.1 5.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Air Quality 6.1 6.4
Cleanliness 6.4 6.1
Environmental Quality 6.6 6.7
Family Friendly 7.1 6.9
Language Barrier 5.7 4.3
Work-Life Balance 7.2 7.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Female Friendly 6.6 6.3
Racial Tolerance 7.0 6.6
Safety 7.9 7.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Airport Connectivity 5.4 5.1
Cycling 3.9 2.5
Intercity Travel Options 6.0 5.1
Public Transit 3.6 3.6
Ride-sharing Services 4.6 5.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.0 1.6
Walkability 5.9 4.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Coworking Quality 2.9 2.5
Freelance Ecosystem 3.3 3.3
Networking Opportunities 3.4 3.4
Remote Job Opportunities 3.5 3.4
Time Zone Favorability 7.1 7.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Jeans $49 per pair $49 per pair
Summer Dress $42 per dress $42 per dress
Running Shoes $92 per pair $92 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Dining Out $71 per month $56 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Cinema Ticket $11 per ticket $11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Coffee $3.53 per cup $3.17 per cup
Beer $7.05 per pint $7.76 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.35 per meal $6.35 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.46 per meal $7.05 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $56 per meal $42 per meal
Apples $1.69 per kg $1.62 per kg
Bread $0.49 per loaf $0.49 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.56 per bottle $0.63 per bottle
Milk $1.55 per liter $1.55 per liter
Rice $1.62 per kg $1.76 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.77 per kg $6.35 per kg
Beef $12 per kg $13 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $16 per bottle $21 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Groceries $197 per month $183 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Health Insurance $21 per month $21 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Doctor Visit (GP) $35 per visit $28 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.05 per purchase $6.35 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Apartment (1 bedroom) $451 per month $310 per month
Housing $310 per month $226 per month
Coworking Space $134 per month $120 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,199 per month $917 per month
Coliving Space $635 per month $564 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Internet & Mobile $21 per month $17 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Leisure Activities $35 per month $28 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Haircut $14 per visit $9.87 per visit
Laundry $2.12 per kg $7.05 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

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

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Taxi Start $1.06 per trip $0.49 per trip
Transportation $49 per month $49 per month
Taxi per km $0.85 per km $0.85 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $35 per month $42 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.94 per trip $4.51 per trip
Gasoline $1.38 per liter $1.38 per liter
Scooter Rental $14 per month $8.46 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
JO Aqaba JO Salt
Utilities $63 per month $63 per month
Free views Sign up free