Living in Amman
What it really costs to live in Amman, what you can earn, the visas that get you in, and the taxes you'll pay — for Jordan, updated 2026. As Jordan's capital, Amman commands the country's highest rents — but also its deepest job market. Amman lies in Western Asia. The main language is Arabic. Jordan borders Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria.
Cost of Living in Amman
Full Monthly Breakdown for Amman
How Amman Compares to Other Jordan Cities
Amman is not the only option in Jordan. Here is how its single-person monthly cost (€840) stacks up against the other cities we track — Irbid is the cheapest, Amman the priciest.
| City | Single / month | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Irbid | €536/mo | -36% vs Amman |
| Aqaba | €649/mo | -23% vs Amman |
What You Can Earn in Jordan
Typical gross annual salaries in Jordan by sector (entry · median · senior). Amman pay usually sits around the national median.
| Sector | Entry | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| it | €13 000 | €18 500 | €26 000 |
| retail | €5 000 | €7 000 | €9 500 |
| finance | €10 000 | €14 500 | €20 500 |
| education | €7 000 | €10 000 | €13 500 |
| healthcare | €9 000 | €13 000 | €18 000 |
| engineering | €10 500 | €15 000 | €21 500 |
| hospitality | €5 000 | €7 000 | €10 000 |
| construction | €7 500 | €10 500 | €14 500 |
Living in Amman: Safety, Health & Climate
Amman shares Jordan's wider quality-of-life profile. Amman has a dry climate. Here is what daily life looks like on the things that matter most when you relocate.
Visa Routes to Jordan
Affording Amman is only half the question — you also need a visa that lets you stay in Jordan. The main routes:
- A job offer is normally required for the main work route.
- Permanent residence after about 5 years.
- Citizenship after ~3 years — dual nationality allowed.
- Investment route from about €141 000 (USD).
Taxes in Jordan
Top marginal rate 15%, VAT 16%. Special regime — Requires legal source verification
Settling into Amman
- Foreigners can open a local bank account in Jordan.
- Budget around €1 200 for first-month setup in Amman.
- Regulated professions needing credential recognition: Medicine, Law, Engineering, Architecture.
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How much does it cost to live in Amman?
A single person in central Amman should budget about €840/month, roughly €714 outside the centre. A family of four needs around €1 700/month.
Can I get a visa to live in Jordan?
Yes — the main route usually needs a job offer, with permanent residence reachable in about 5 years. See the full Jordan visa comparison for the route that fits you.
Sources: salaries, taxes, safety, healthcare and visa data from World Bank, OECD, the Global Peace Index and official government portals. Cost-of-living figures are community-sourced benchmarks — a guide, not a quote. Last reviewed 2026-05.
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