International Community School
BritishInternational
Fee not published
Confirmed on its own website
Cost of Living inAmman, Jordan
Amman, Jordan1.3MCapitalUpper middle incomeRemote-work friendly
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Purchasing Power vs. United States
Your money goes 2.06x further
Based on GDP per capita (PPP). Jordan: $10,794/capita.
How Far Your Money Goes
Prices are 57% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Overall
2.3x further
Prices are 57% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Rent
11x further
Prices are 91% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Groceries
2.6x further
Prices are 61% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Restaurants
2.1x further
Prices are 53% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Income Category
Upper Middle
World Bank GNI
GDP per Capita
$10,794
PPP, International $
City Population
1.3M
Monthly Costs
Rent
1BR City Center$443/mo
1BR Outside Center$280/mo
3BR City Center$727/mo
3BR Outside Center$501/mo
Food
Cheap Meal$7.05
Mid-Range (2 people)$56
Milk (1L)$1.54
Bread (500g)$0.58
Eggs (12)$2.50
Transport
Monthly Pass$39
Taxi per km$1.41
Gasoline (1L)$1.37
Utilities
Basic (85m² apt)$120/mo
Internet (60+ Mbps)$33/mo
Education
Preschool$303/mo
Intl Primary School$7,607/yr
Child Education
Public-school quality + expat access, alongside international and private school cost — the two paths a relocating family weighs.
Public schools
This describes Jordan as a whole. Enrollment rules and school quality can vary within the country, so check with schools in Amman.
Quality
Limited public-school fit
Expat access
Usually not practical for expats
not practicalInstruction
Arabic
Local-language fluency usually matters.
PISA / outcomes
Qualitative only
Using curated quality notes for now.
Why this quality rating
Jordan’s public system is not the route most expat families target when they want English-friendly schooling and predictable quality.
Why the expat-access rating looks like this
Arabic-medium public schooling is possible in some cases, but most foreign families realistically end up on the private-school path.
📋 Homeschooling
Legal with school enrollmentRegistration requiredPeriodic assessment
Jordan allows homeschooling in exceptional circumstances through its Ministry of Education. Students must be linked to a school for assessment. More commonly used for students with disabilities or in remote areas. Expat families in Amman often use international schools.
Homeschool legality in Jordan — check current regulations before committing.
Source: User-curated family relocation research (initial seed) (2026-04-14)
International & private schools
3 confirmed schools
Typical fee
$26,600/yr
one school's published fee
- British1
- American1
- IB1
American Community School
AmericanInternational
Fee not published
Confirmed on its own website
King's Academy
IBInternational
$26,600/yr
Fees for 2026-27, from its website
Confirmed on its own website
Schools' websites are found with Wikidata and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), and each is checked on the school's own site.
Childcare & Domestic Help
Current nanny and household-help pricing snapshot for Amman, Jordan.
Full-time nanny (5 days)
$600-$700
monthly · confidence 0.65
Live-in / 24-7 nanny
$1,200-$1,400
monthly · confidence 0.65
Source: curated family relocation research
Getting Around
The concrete mobility picture for Amman: airport access, urban transit, and rideshare practicality.
Walkability score: 30/100 (walkable core). This is derived from the verified mobility profile and is used by the walkability gate.
Walkability
30/100
mobility profile walkability mention
Airport
Major international airport
Amman’s airport is the main regional air gateway for Jordan.
Urban transit
Taxi and bus mix
bus
Some neighborhoods are walkable, but citywide mobility is still car-leaning and bus-first.
Rideshare
Rideshare available
App-hailed rides are an important part of daily mobility in Amman.
Source: User-curated family relocation research (initial seed) (2026-04-14)
Healthcare
System strength, outcome signals, facility coverage, and self-pay visibility in Jordan.
Method: country metrics come from public system indicators, facility coverage reflects mapped providers we can inventory, direct pricing only reflects observed self-pay pages, and relative care cost can fall back to broad cost-of-living healthcare indices. Sparse pricing does not imply sparse healthcare availability.
38 facilities tracked
Facilities updated 7 months ago
Healthcare system
MixedHospital capacity looks tighter weigh on this rating.
Public care
MixedA visible public hospital footprint support this rating.
Private care
LimitedThe tracked private-style network still looks thin, the private footprint is not very visible yet, and self-pay pricing transparency is still sparse weigh on this rating.
UHC coverage
74/100
2023
Physicians
2.85/1k
2022
Hospital beds
1.41/1k
2023
Out of pocket
34%
2023
Outcome signals
Life expectancy
78.0 yrs
2024
Maternal mortality
31/100k
2023
Neonatal mortality
7.4/1k
2024
International patient readiness
LimitedThe private footprint is still thin and price transparency is still sparse weigh on this rating.
Pricing transparency
LimitedPublished self-pay prices are scarce and few facilities expose web pages we can verify weigh on this rating.
Facility coverage
Pharmacy: 18Hospital: 8Doctor: 5Clinic: 4Dentist: 3
Self-pay pricing visibility
No verified self-pay prices are published for the tracked facilities in Jordan yet.
This usually reflects low online price transparency rather than a lack of healthcare providers.
Notable facilities
المستشفى الإيطالي
Hospital · Emergency
Luzmilla Hospital
Hospital · Emergency
Red Crescent Hospital
Hospital · Emergency
مستشفى البشير
Hospital · Emergency
مستشفى ملحس
Hospital · Emergency
Prince Hussein Hospital
Hospital · Emergency
System metrics: World Bank WDI · Updated 2026-11-01
Safety & Governance
Street Safety
Safety Index63/100
Crime Index37/100
Source: Numbeo where a city row is matched; otherwise World Bank WGI and country-level safety context.
Political Stability
Political Stability-0.38
World Bank WGI scale: -2.5 to +2.5.
Wages by Sector
| Sector | Median |
|---|---|
| Administrative & Support Services | — |
| Agriculture & Farming | — |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | — |
| Construction | — |
| Education | — |
| Finance & Insurance | — |
| Healthcare & Social Work | — |
| Hospitality & Food Service | — |
| Information & Technology | — |
| Manufacturing | — |
| Mining & Quarrying | — |
| Other Services | — |
| Professional & Scientific Services | — |
| Public Administration & Defence | — |
| Real Estate | — |
| Retail & Wholesale Trade | — |
| Transport & Logistics | — |
| Utilities | — |
2023 annual wages in Amman, Jordan · Source: ILO ILOSTAT (national)
Price Comparison vs. US
big mac
$3.53Estimated43% cheaper
bread 500g
$0.58Estimated83% cheaper
budget hotel
$157.38Survey-verified334% more
childcare preschool
$302.78Estimated81% cheaper
eggs dozen
$2.50Estimated48% cheaper
gasoline liter
$19.39Survey-verified1782% more
inexpensive meal
$8.65Survey-verified59% cheaper
internet 60mbps
$32.82Estimated52% cheaper
luxury hotel
$157.38Survey-verified67% cheaper
milk liter
$1.54Estimated26% more
monthly pass
$19.39Survey-verified72% cheaper
rent 1br
$398.14Survey-verified78% cheaper
rent 3br
$727.46Estimated77% cheaper
taxi km
$1.41Estimated25% cheaper
utilities basic
$119.70Estimated44% cheaper
Visa Information (US passport)
Short-stay entry
visa on arrival
US passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival.
Long-Term Visa Programs
investment
Jordan Investment Visa
36 monthsRenewablePath to residency
Quick comparison FAQ
Structured from the deltas already shown on this page — no invented facts, no extra data sources.
How far does your money go in Amman compared with the US?
Your money goes about 2.1x further in Amman than in the US, based on the current PPP estimate.
Is Amman cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?
Amman is cheaper overall than New York City — overall living costs are about 57% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City) for Amman.
How does rent in Amman compare with New York City?
Rent in Amman is about 91% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City).
How expensive are groceries and restaurants in Amman?
Groceries in Amman are about 61% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City), and restaurant prices are about 53% cheaper than the same benchmark.
About Amman
Amman is the capital of Jordan and home to roughly 1.28 million people within the city proper and over four million across the greater metropolitan area, making it the country's overwhelming political, commercial, and diplomatic center. Built across a series of hills at around 800 meters elevation, it has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with genuinely cold winters that occasionally bring snow. Relocators should weigh that Amman is the regional refuge city for NGO and UN postings covering Iraq, Syria, and the West Bank, which keeps rents in West Amman neighborhoods like Abdoun and Sweifieh stubbornly high. Arabic is essential outside expat enclaves, and water scarcity is a structural constraint on daily life.
Hot, dry summers (40°C+); mild winters; best Oct-AprExcellent 4G/5G internet; reliable for remote workThriving expat community; many coworking spaces (QITA, Workspace, others)Moderate walkability in central areas; car necessary for suburbsDiverse food scene: Lebanese, Palestinian, international cuisinesActive nightlife; bars and clubs in trendy neighborhoodsMultiple quality coworking hubs with reliable power/internetSafe for foreigners; low violent crime; standard precautions apply
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