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🇯🇴 Jordan Relocation Data 2026

Key statistics for expats and relocators

Data updated · Region: Middle East · Free with attribution (CC BY 4.0)

Overall Score

38/100

Global Rank

#71/95

Est. Monthly Cost

$1,300

Dimension Breakdown

Cost of Living
81
Safety
55
Healthcare
66
Education
32
Career
0
Lifestyle
52
Infrastructure
57

Confidence: 88%. Scores weighted using default quality-of-life profile. Source: WhereNext Global Relocation Index, compiled from institutional datasets (World Bank, WHO, GPI, OECD, EF EPI).

Cost of Living Breakdown

CategoryAffordability IndexRating
Groceries50/100Moderate
Rent83/100Affordable
Property Purchase83/100Affordable
Utilities83/100Affordable
Transport54/100Moderate
Overall (composite)36higher = 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).

Top Cities in Jordan

CityEst. Monthly CostCost IndexSafety
Irbid$1,3003663
Zarqa$1,3003663
Aqaba$1,3003663
Amman$1,5504272

Tax Overview

Tax TypeRate
Top Income Tax Rate30%
VAT / GST16%
Corporate Tax20%
Effective Rate at $60K15%

Moderate rates with sector-specific variations.

Effective Tax by Income Tier (Salary)

Gross Income (USD)Effective RateMonthly Take-Home
$50,00021%$3,279
$100,00027%$6,092
$200,00031%$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.

Visa Access by Passport

PassportAccess LevelMax Stay (days)Work AllowedNomad Visa
🇺🇸 United StatesVisa on Arrival90NoNo
🇬🇧 United KingdomVisa on Arrival90NoNo
🇨🇦 CanadaVisa on Arrival90NoNo
🇦🇺 AustraliaVisa on Arrival90NoNo
🇩🇪 GermanyVisa on Arrival90NoNo

Visa data for tourist/short-stay access. Work permits and long-term residency require separate applications. Source: WhereNext visa requirements database (73 passports mapped).

Key Facts

CapitalAmman
Population11.5 Million
CurrencyJordanian Dinar (JOD)
LanguagesArabic
RegionMiddle East
TimezoneAST (UTC+3)
English ProficiencyModerate

How to Cite

WhereNext. "Jordan Relocation Data 2026." WhereNext Open Data, 2026-04-12. https://getwherenext.com/data/country/jo. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Data compiled by WhereNext from institutional datasets including the World Bank, WHO, Global Peace Index, OECD PISA, EF English Proficiency Index, and national statistical offices. This page is part of the WhereNext Open Data program. Free to cite with attribution under CC BY 4.0.