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Petra vs Amman

JO Jordan JO Jordan

Petra, Jordan compared with Amman, Jordan: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
JO Petra JO Amman
Country Jordan Jordan
Nomad score 4.8 / 10 6.1 / 10
Cost of living $1,439 / mo $2,645 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 25° / 17°C 27° / 18°C
Air quality (AQI) 50 Good 55 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 1 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
JO Petra JO Amman
Average high 21.9°C 23.4°C
Average low 13.1°C 13.8°C
Precipitation 16 mm / mo 22 mm / mo
Sunshine 341 h / mo 334 h / mo
Humidity 49% 55%
Rain days 2.9 / mo 3.5 / mo
Wind speed 18 km/h 19.1 km/h

JO Petra · average high by month

JO Amman · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
JO Petra JO Amman
US AQI 50 55
PM2.5 9.6 µg/m³ 12.3 µg/m³
PM10 39.3 µg/m³ 31 µg/m³
Ozone 70 µg/m³ 67 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
JO Petra JO Amman
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.7 3.8
Local Payment Services 4.3 6.4
Startup Scene 1.9 5.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
JO Petra JO Amman
Air Conditioning 5.9 7.6
Green Spaces 2.5 4.3
Natural Disaster Risk 7.3 6.9
Noise Pollution 6.6 4.9
Seasonal Variety 4.3 6.2
Weather 4.3 5.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
JO Petra JO Amman
Mobile Network Coverage 6.6 8.1
Power Grid Reliability 7.1 7.5
Public WiFi Availability 3.4 4.9
VPN Reliability 7.1 7.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
JO Petra JO Amman
Accommodation Cost 5.0 5.7
Cost of Living 5.4 6.3
Currency Stability 8.8 8.3
Entertainment Cost 4.2 5.8
Food & Groceries 6.3 6.7
Gym Membership Cost 4.3 5.7
Transportation Cost 5.8 6.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
JO Petra JO Amman
Culture 8.8 8.1
Indoors Fun 2.9 6.0
Language Learning Opportunities 3.5 6.9
Local Experiences & Tours 8.6 7.9
Nightlife 2.3 5.5
Outdoors & Nature 9.4 6.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
JO Petra JO Amman
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.4 3.7
Nomad Friendly 3.4 5.7
Online Community Presence 2.1 3.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
JO Petra JO Amman
Cafes with WiFi 4.2 6.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.3 5.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 2.2 5.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.0 3.7
Internet Speed 6.0 7.5
Local SIM Card Availability 7.1 8.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
JO Petra JO Amman
Fitness Facilities 3.5 6.4
Food Scene 5.7 7.7
Healthy Food Options 4.5 6.0
Yoga Studios 2.6 5.3

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
JO Petra JO Amman
Healthcare 5.1 7.3
Healthcare Affordability 7.1 7.4
Healthcare Quality 4.3 7.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
JO Petra JO Amman
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.9 3.0
Ease of Business Registration 3.5 4.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.7 3.5
Freedom of Speech 4.2 4.0
Political Stability 6.6 6.3
Tax Friendliness 4.9 5.8
Visa Ease 5.7 6.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
JO Petra JO Amman
Air Quality 7.1 4.8
Cleanliness 5.8 5.7
Environmental Quality 6.8 5.4
Family Friendly 5.4 6.5
Language Barrier 5.4 5.5
Work-Life Balance 5.4 6.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
JO Petra JO Amman
Female Friendly 6.7 6.6
Racial Tolerance 6.7 6.8
Safety 8.0 7.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
JO Petra JO Amman
Airport Connectivity 4.1 7.7
Cycling 1.9 2.2
Intercity Travel Options 4.9 6.6
Public Transit 2.8 4.0
Ride-sharing Services 1.3 8.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.9 2.5
Walkability 4.2 3.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
JO Petra JO Amman
Coworking Quality 1.0 5.9
Freelance Ecosystem 1.7 4.5
Networking Opportunities 2.0 5.7
Remote Job Opportunities 1.6 4.5
Time Zone Favorability 6.7 7.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
JO Petra JO Amman
Jeans $63 per pair $56 per pair
Summer Dress $42 per dress $42 per dress
Running Shoes $99 per pair $92 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
JO Petra JO Amman
Dining Out $28 per month $71 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
JO Petra JO Amman
Cinema Ticket $11 per ticket $11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
JO Petra JO Amman
Coffee $2.12 per cup $3.88 per cup
Beer $5.64 per pint $9.17 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.64 per meal $7.05 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $49 per meal $56 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.46 per meal $7.76 per meal
Apples $3.53 per kg $1.62 per kg
Bread $0.71 per loaf $0.49 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.42 per bottle $0.63 per bottle
Milk $1.41 per liter $1.55 per liter
Rice $2.12 per kg $1.69 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.35 per kg $6.35 per kg
Beef $14 per kg $13 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $25 per bottle $21 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
JO Petra JO Amman
Groceries $141 per month $197 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
JO Petra JO Amman
Health Insurance $14 per month $21 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
JO Petra JO Amman
Doctor Visit (GP) $35 per visit $35 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.05 per purchase $7.76 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
JO Petra JO Amman
Housing $212 per month $353 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $353 per month $458 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,128 per month $1,199 per month
Coworking Space $99 per month $155 per month
Coliving Space $705 per month $635 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
JO Petra JO Amman
Internet & Mobile $21 per month $21 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
JO Petra JO Amman
Leisure Activities $14 per month $42 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
JO Petra JO Amman
Haircut $11 per visit $14 per visit
Laundry $7.05 per kg $2.12 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
JO Petra JO Amman
Mobile Plan $17 per month $17 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $35 per month $39 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $14 one-time $21 one-time
Gym Membership $42 per month $63 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $21 per hour $21 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
JO Petra JO Amman
Transportation $28 per month $63 per month
Taxi Start $2.12 per trip $0.49 per trip
Taxi per km $0.71 per km $0.85 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $35 per month $35 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.94 per trip $4.51 per trip
Gasoline $1.27 per liter $1.35 per liter
Scooter Rental $28 per month $8.46 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
JO Petra JO Amman
Utilities $56 per month $85 per month