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Key statistics for expats and relocators
Data as of April 2026 · Region: Middle East· Free with attribution (CC BY 4.0)
Overall Score
37/100
Global Rank
#63/95
Est. Monthly Cost
$1,300
Confidence: 88%. Scores weighted using default quality-of-life profile. Source: WhereNext Global Relocation Index, compiled from institutional public-domain datasets (World Bank, WHO, GPI, OECD, EF EPI).
| Category | Affordability Index | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | 50/100 | Moderate |
| Rent | 83/100 | Affordable |
| Property Purchase | 83/100 | Affordable |
| Utilities | 83/100 | Affordable |
| Transport | 54/100 | Moderate |
| Overall (composite) | 36/100 | higher = more expensive |
Sub-indexes: higher = more affordable. Overall index: higher = more expensive. Estimated solo monthly cost: $1,300 USD (calibrated so US index 82 = ~$3,000/mo).
| Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Top Income Tax Rate | 30% |
| VAT / GST | 16% |
| Corporate Tax | 20% |
| Effective Rate at $60K | 15% |
Moderate rates with sector-specific variations.
| Gross Income (USD) | Effective Rate | Monthly Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 21% | $3,279 |
| $100,000 | 27% | $6,092 |
| $200,000 | 31% | $11,467 |
Estimated for a single-filer resident on salary income. Includes income tax + social contributions. Actual liability varies by residency status, treaties, and deductions. Sources: OECD Tax Database, Deloitte Tax Guides.
| Passport | Access Level | Max Stay (days) | Work Allowed | Nomad Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Visa on Arrival | 30 | No | No |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Visa on Arrival | 30 | No | No |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Visa on Arrival | 30 | No | No |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visa on Arrival | 30 | No | No |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Visa on Arrival | 30 | No | No |
Visa data for tourist/short-stay access. Work permits and long-term residency require separate applications. Source: WhereNext visa requirements database (73 passports mapped).
| Capital | Amman |
| Population | 11.5 Million |
| Currency | Jordanian Dinar (JOD) |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Region | Middle East |
| Timezone | AST (UTC+3) |
| English Proficiency | Moderate |
WhereNext. "JordanRelocation Data 2026." WhereNext Open Data, 2026-04-12. https://getwherenext.com/data/country/jo. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.