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Jordan

The safest Middle Eastern country - Petra, Wadi Rum and world-class healthcare

72/100
FutureLife Score
#63
FutureLife Index 2026
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$1,300
Comfortable/mo
8/10
Safety
8/10
Healthcare
#73
Happiness rank

Key Scores

72/100
Higher = better
Future Life Score
8/10
Safety Index
8/10
Healthcare
#73
Lower = happier
Happiness Rank

Why people move to Jordan

+Safest country in the Middle East - very welcoming to foreigners
+Petra: one of the 7 Wonders of the World
+Wadi Rum: Mars-like desert landscape
+Dead Sea: world's lowest point and incredible spa experience
+Amman: modern Arabic city with excellent healthcare
SafetyHistoryEnglish-friendly
Culture & context

Stable, hospitable Hashemite kingdom between desert and the Dead Sea. Muslim-majority but moderate, English-friendly in business.

People, religion & languages

Population
~11.3M
92% urban
Languages
Arabic
Also: English (business and tourism)
Day-to-day English

High in Amman business and tourism.

Religion

Sunni Muslim majority with significant Christian minority. Religious moderation is national identity.

Sunni Muslim
93%
Christian
5%
Other
2%
In daily life

Visible - call to prayer, modest dress preferred. Ramadan affects daytime business.

Culture & etiquette

What locals value and what to watch for

HospitalityFamily/tribeHashemite respectBedouin heritageTea culture
Do
  • Accept tea (shay) and coffee (qahwa)
  • Greet with right hand; same-gender handshakes
  • Dress modestly in public
Avoid
  • PDAs in public
  • Public drinking outside licensed venues
  • Loud criticism of the royal family
Pace of life

Calm, social, family-centric.

Expat-friendliness

Warm and helpful - strong NGO/aid scene in Amman.

Holidays & food culture

Mansaf (lamb on rice with yogurt) is the national dish - eaten communally.

MansafMaqlubaFalafelHummusKnafehArabic coffee
Mealtimes

Lunch 13:30–15:30, dinner 19:30–22:00.

Dietary norms

Halal default. Alcohol available at licensed venues. Veg options accessible.

Major holidays
May 25
Independence Day
Variable
Eid al-Fitr
Variable
Eid al-Adha
Variable
Ramadan
Reduced work hours
December 25
Christmas
Public holiday despite Muslim majority

Work culture & business norms

Working weekSunday–Thursday
Hours08:30–16:00; Ramadan reduced.
HierarchyHierarchical.
PunctualityFlexible but tightening in multinationals.
Meeting styleTea and small talk before business.
Business attireSmart business; modest.

Hidden Gems

Off the beaten path

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Dana Biosphere Reserve - dramatic canyon reserve for hiking between Bedouin villages with incredible bird diversity

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Ajloun Castle - 12th-century Islamic fortress built to defend against Crusaders, overlooking pine forests

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Umm Qais - Greco-Roman ruins with breathtaking views of three countries (Syria, Israel, Jordan) and the Sea of Galilee

Monthly cost snapshot
Comfortable lifestyle$1,300/mo
Semi-Luxury lifestyle$2,400/mo
Luxury lifestyle$5,000/mo

Single person, before income tax

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Quick facts

LanguageArabic
CurrencyJOD
Internet50 Mbps avg
EnglishHigh
Future Life Score72/100
Future Life Rank#63
PR pathHard · 10 yrs
CitizenshipNo clear path
Passport rank#92
Visa-free80 countries
Income tax30% top rate
VAT16%
CapitalAmman
Population10 million
Best airportQueen Alia (AMM)
Jordan Pass$70–100 - includes visa + Petra + 40 sites
Avg temp (spring)20°C / 68°F

Visa options

Visa on Arrival (most nationalities)Easy
Residence Permit (via JLFI investment)Moderate
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