Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. A calm, welcoming country in the region.
For living53/100
For travel70/100
Key facts
Average net salary$700 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$650 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$5
Traveller daily budget$80 /day
Safety6/10
ClimateSemi-arid
Avg summer temperature+32 °C
Avg winter temperature+9 °C
Best time to visitMarch, April, May, September, October, November
Life expectancy78
Population11,520,684
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 50 countries
Places worth seeing
- Al-Khazneh: The rock-cut facade at the end of the Siq.
- Ad Deir: 800 steps to a giant facade.
- Petra by Night: Thousands of candles at the Treasury.
- Wadi Rum: Red desert and a night in camp.
- Amman Citadel: The Temple of Hercules and views.
- Roman Theatre: A 2nd-century theatre for 6,000.
- Rainbow Street: Cafés, falafel and rooftops.
- Dead Sea: Float on water an hour away.
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