Amman Scores

  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Amman are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

  • Education: Secondary and higher education institutions provide a very mediocre level of knowledge, which indicates the need to reform them and introduce new, more effective programs and trained teachers in Amman.

  • Freedom of speech: People have full access to free media for accurate information and analysis. Journalists in most cases do their jobs without fear of detention or restraints.

  • Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.

  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Amman.

  • Safety: In general, the situation is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
  • Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.

  • Internet: The Internet speed in Amman is fine.
  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $340 a month.
  • Free WiFi: Almost half of all cafes, restaurants and gas stations have free wi-fi. But there are cases when you have to pay for Wi-Fi, the cost is usually indicated in the check.

  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Amman is extremely difficult.

  • Air quality: The air in Amman is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

  • Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.

  • Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.

  • English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.

  • Quality of life: performs above average in subjective well-being, jobs and wages, income and well-being, health, social connections, environmental quality, education and skills, work and leisure balance, housing and personal safety.

  • Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1300.

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