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title: "Jordan for digital nomads: 3 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/jordan
description: "Jordan for remote workers: 3 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Wadi Musa (Petra) (57/100). Jordan has no…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# Jordan for digital nomads: 3 cities compared (2026)

Jordan has 3 cities in the dataset. Wadi Musa (Petra) scores highest under balanced weights at 57/100; Aqaba is the cheapest with a city-level price at $1,332 a month. Jordan has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Jordan, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Wadi Musa (Petra) | 57 | 1300 (national estimate) | 18.2 | Petra at the end of the street; Petra by Night | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/wadi-musa |
| 2 | Amman | 54 | 1588 | 18.6 | Petra and Wadi Rum; Friendly and safe | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/amman |
| 3 | Aqaba | 50 | 1332 | 18.2 | Red Sea diving; Special economic zone | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/aqaba |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 0.84 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 60th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 74/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 75.6 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.754 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | visa on arrival |
| EU (Germany) | visa on arrival |
| UK | visa on arrival |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Jordan yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/amman-vs-wadi-musa
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/aqaba-vs-wadi-musa
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/amman-vs-aqaba

## FAQ

### Is Jordan good for digital nomads?

Wadi Musa (Petra) scores 57/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 702 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Jordan's 3 cities average 53.7/100. Strongest factors in Wadi Musa (Petra): healthcare and air quality; weakest: visa ease.

### What is the cheapest city in Jordan for a remote worker?

Aqaba, at about $1,332 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Amman is the most expensive city-priced option at $1,588.

### Does Jordan have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Jordan without a visa?

US passport: visa on arrival. EU passport (Germany as reference): visa on arrival. UK passport: visa on arrival. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Jordan has the fastest internet?

Amman, with a measured median download of 18.6 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Jordan?

Jordan records 0.84 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 60th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

HTML page: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/jordan