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Madaba, Jordan
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$797
Retiree Score
37.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
2 facilities

Madaba's Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics may draw tourists, but the city's population of 122,008 residents faces a persistent headache - bureaucratic obstacles. While 90 Arab Christian families resettled the ruins in 1880, today the city serves as the seat of Madaba Governorate, the 9th-largest in Jordan. With an average annual temperature of 16.4°C and 346mm of precipitation, the climate is moderate, but the paperwork to navigate is anything but. For the adventurous history buff willing to navigate the bureaucracy, Madaba offers a window into the region's past.

Can I afford Madaba?

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Madaba

You could save

2,203/mo

Savings Rate73%

Monthly Costs

Rent $127
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$670

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
73/100
Retiree Score
(i)
37/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
44/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Jordan Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
2
Healthcare
80
Walkability
20
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $2
Rice (1kg) *$2
Chicken (1kg) *$6

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$6
Meal (Mid-range) $63
Cappuccino $4
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $71
Mobile Plan (mo) $14
Gym (mo) *$28
Cinema Ticket $11

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $76
1BR Outside (mo) *$140
3BR Center (mo) $212
3BR Outside (mo) *$249

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
medium
Expat Community
medium
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
323 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Madaba

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Madaba has a population of approximately 120,000 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $317 per month in Madaba, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $127/month.

The nearest airport to Madaba is AMM, approximately 18km away.

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