Top expat cities

Jordan

Madaba

#3 Top 5 cities

Madaba is a smaller and calmer city near Amman, suited to people who want lower stress while keeping access to the capital.

Country overview

Population

82Β 335

Year-round temperatures

Day: 12°C aΕΎ 31°C

Night: 4°C aΕΎ 19°C

Climate

Dry warm summers and cooler winters thanks to higher elevation.

Distance to the sea

95 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

5/10

Madaba is generally calm, but regional conflict, terrorism risk, road safety, and limited emergency capacity mean residents should monitor current advice and avoid demonstrations.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Madaba's elevated inland setting avoids coastal hazards, but earthquakes, flash floods, winter cold, heat, drought, and chronic water scarcity remain relevant.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Retirees
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬Egyptians
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Proximity to the capital
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Affordable housing

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment