Kip98
American expat in Jordan
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Registration: 08 March 2015
Dating A Jordanian Man - Tips! by rebecca_lass
Hello, am a Malaysian girl of Chinese descent who is currently dating a Jordanian guy of Palestinian descent for a year in Dubai. I was wondering what are the dating culture like for Jordanians? I have dated guys from diff backgrounds eg: Europeans ...
Like anywhere, they're not all bad, they're not all good. I've been married to one for quite a while and he's not a liar, secretive or cheap! I'm the cheap one! You have to realize if you guys really aren't legally married, that a ... Read More
Medication in Jordan by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Jordan ...
Compared to the US, medical, dental, and medicine is so, so much cheaper. I had eye drops that cost me $149 in the US for the generic, cost me 4JD in Jordan for the name brand. A regular doctor visit in the US is over $200 and cost me 20JD in ... Read More
Residency after marriage by tkinok74
Hello. I will travel soon to Amman and get married to my best friend. Our plan is to live there for a couple years then decide what to do later once we see how well I do in Amman. My question is, what’s the process to get residency for me ...
I believe you have to be married for five years and it doesn't matter if you are living there those five years or not. At least that's what I have been told. I haven't tried to apply because I don't know if there is any reason for ... Read More
Dating a Jordanian Man- Difference in Culture? by Guest6902
Hello, I need some advice I meet this Jordanian man 3 weeks ago. I decided to meet him for coffee after he asked me 2 days in a row. When I meet him he got super close to me. I ended up meeting his cousin (as he has family that lives here). I talked ...
I agree with what Primadonna says. I've never heard of a background check service for the general public in Jordan, it's all people just asking friends and relatives. Perhaps you could ask to see his family book. Any wives or children ... Read More
Elderly Care by Kip98
I am American married to a jordanian and we live on the outskirts of Amman. My father recently passed and My mother has dementia, but not the alzheimers kind; instead FTD. She still knows who I am where she is who the president is etc. but she has ...
We ended up moving back to the US two years ago. Mom is doing great, so much better than I had ever imagined when I wrote that last post. She lives in assisted living but hangs out with us all the time. She loves living where she is and being ... Read More
1st time what to expect
Last time I came through in December they were 40 JDs (for a single entry). No, they don't take your passport. Just ask you some questions, where are you staying, etc. and put a stamp on it. I believe it's good for 30 days and can be ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Actually, Jordan has a very high sales tax rate, which is a regressive tax that disproportionately hurts those who make less. True, 95% of people don't pay income taxes per se, which don't kick in until you make over 1,000 JD a month, ... Read More
Hard to find grocery item locations
Did you check Carrefour City mall? Im not in Amman anymore, but i swear I did see bisquick somewhere. Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Is it your choice to stay in Jordan while your husband works in America? I don't understand why someone would choose to be separated and stay in Jordan if you have the ability to live with him in the US and you are married, as it sounds like he ... Read More
Online shopping in Jordan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Jordan? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Online shopping isn't really a thing in Jordan yet. For one, you don't get mail to your house (my street didn't even have a name, nor did I have a house number). I did rent a PO box once, but the only letter ever sent to me was ... Read More
selling things
There are quite a few Facebook groups in Amman where people list things to sell. Expats leaving Amman, Amman buy and sell, etc. Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
I developed a terrible hookah addiction when I lived in Jordan due to boredom, that I haven't been able to shake since being back in the usa. I completely understand the feeling of uselessness I had in Jordan. I'd encourage you to legalize ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Are you American and your husband Jordanian? If you are American your son will have US Citizenship. But, if you are not legally married in Jordan, your son will not have Jordanian citizenship (assuming your husband has it) if he does not have you ... Read More
My experience in Jordan, Amman by waleed.algazzar
I found my stay in Jordan, Amman really very nice, i liked the weather so much, People are friendly and the whole atmosphere is great. I like the nature it has, the roads (Going up and going down as it is mountains, Crazy but enjoying) Prices are ...
Have you had the falafel stuffed with the spicy pepper stuff? It's so good. Read More
My experience in Jordan, Amman by waleed.algazzar
I found my stay in Jordan, Amman really very nice, i liked the weather so much, People are friendly and the whole atmosphere is great. I like the nature it has, the roads (Going up and going down as it is mountains, Crazy but enjoying) Prices are ...
I'm not a big fan of mansaf either. Jameed is just a different taste. Lamb, sheep or goat aren't my favorite especially when boiled with lots of fat still on them. To each their own I guess. I ended up gaining quite a bit of weight in ... Read More
possible marriage to a man from Jordan by amynycole
Hello Everyone, I am new to this site and very excited to have found it. Thank you for the informative and interesting subjects posted. I can't wait to read through them. I am an american woman who has been involved with a man from Jordan whom I ...
We need to start a "Whatever happened to" edition thread on here :p In case anyone is wondering-- I myself came to Jordan, fell in love with it, got married, moved to Jordan, couldn't stand actually living there, moved back to the ... Read More
Jordan man+American woman by Sol2Soul
I'm an American woman who met a guy from Amman Jordan 2 years ago online. We have become very close as two people can via facetiming and texting but now we are at the point where we want to finally meet. Does he come to los angles or do I go to ...
It's not that the process is hard, it's the embassy denies the visa. I think the approval rate is around 40% or so at Amman. If he's had a visa to the US before it helps. Read More
Jordan man+American woman by Sol2Soul
I'm an American woman who met a guy from Amman Jordan 2 years ago online. We have become very close as two people can via facetiming and texting but now we are at the point where we want to finally meet. Does he come to los angles or do I go to ...
Does he have a visitor visa to come to the US to visit? Sometimes for younger single men these can be difficult to get. Just a heads up. Read More
Looking for job in Amman-HR
If you want to go with HR, ask your husband to ask around with people he knows and if anyone is hiring. Most jobs in jordan you get from knowing someone, not from applying online and being the best qualified. There may be some exceptions with NGOs ... Read More
Will my allowance be enough to survive Amman's expenses? by Waad.Abbas
Hello I'm an intern with an international organisation here in Amman, and I have a tiny small question. If my total allowance of the internship is 550 JD monthly, and it'll cost me monthly 250 JD for housing rent and utilities; will I be ...
Food and transportation yes, going out probably no. Two of us lived on less than your monthly allowance for two years. While we had enough for basic things, going out for dinner was a once a month event. That is about an average salary in Jordan, ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
He doesn't neccesarily have to sign. You can just do a published ad announcing the divorce and if he doesn't respond or contest it within a certain amount of time you are then granted the divorce. Even if you use a lawyer for this since ... Read More
How to save money in Jordan
The average person makes about 500 JD a month or less, so it's pretty impossible to put money away for savings! But, to be thrifty, try to buy local items, as anything imported is very expensive. Stay away from buying in the fancy malls or ... Read More
looking for work in Jordan by Sarah Bobo
Good evening everyone, My name is Sarah and I'm looking for work in Jordan for early / mid next year. I'm from a city in the UK called Bristol. I've completed a foundation degree in Health professions and 2 years of a degree in ...
I am accountant as well. I applied for a ton of jobs through the Internet to no avail. There are quite a few talented Jordanian accounting professionals that speak both arabic and english that you have to compete with. You're better off ... Read More
Jordan...ahhh...where do I start? by dblessed98
My family and I are looking to move to Amman in the next 6 months from Atlanta" Georgia. I have a 6 year-old and a 9 year-old. There is so much to do that i don't know where to start. Here are a list of my questions. I need to know the ...
The Jordanian Embassy in DC should be able to give you the info that you need if you are looking for something like an investor visa. Read More
Jordan...ahhh...where do I start? by dblessed98
My family and I are looking to move to Amman in the next 6 months from Atlanta" Georgia. I have a 6 year-old and a 9 year-old. There is so much to do that i don't know where to start. Here are a list of my questions. I need to know the ...
Are you coming to Jordan due to a spouse's job or because they are from here? Or just moving to Jordan for a different reason? I've never heard of an amount you need for residency, but everyone I know is either sponsored through a Job or a ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Jordan
Primadonna- do you know is it after 3/5 years of marriage or 3/5 years of residing in Jordan with your jordanian husband that a wife can become a citizen? Read More
Is 5k usd salary is good to have good life in Jordan? by KarimMR
I have an offer in jordan with provided package 5k usd. Is this offer os good for software engineer? Is this package enough to have a good life style in jordan or jot How much can i save from it after all my expenses. I have a family without kids.
5k a month or year?? The average person makes 500 here a month! Read More
Job hunting experience for expats by Demetra Cristina
Hello there, I'm considering moving to Jordan and have been doing my research regarding this, however, I would like to have some insight regarding how hard would it be for an expat to find a job. The work experience I have is pretty decent, in ...
I don't think there is a way to get residency without being sponsored by an employer or a spouse, unless perhaps if you are independently wealthy then there's probably an exception. Jordan is a very educated society, many people have ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Best to consult a lawyer or marriage counseling, depending on which way you want the situation to go. Read More
Job hunting experience for expats by Demetra Cristina
Hello there, I'm considering moving to Jordan and have been doing my research regarding this, however, I would like to have some insight regarding how hard would it be for an expat to find a job. The work experience I have is pretty decent, in ...
Just for my own curiosity, why do you want to move to Jordan? Pay is low, unemployment is high, and it is very expensive. Not that it doesn't have some good points, but.... I don't know how sponsoring for residency works getting it ... Read More
Job hunting experience for expats by Demetra Cristina
Hello there, I'm considering moving to Jordan and have been doing my research regarding this, however, I would like to have some insight regarding how hard would it be for an expat to find a job. The work experience I have is pretty decent, in ...
Do you speak arabic? Will you not have residency unless sponsored through an employer? Are you OK with making $500 or about that a month? Read More
Moving from Cali to Amman. by aliisworking
Good day everyone. I'm considering moving back to Jordan after 21 years living in the U.S. I have a great job here but an empty life for me my wife and my 4 boys. I don't need to work in Jordan. I'm an acct executive I can work from ...
Also, the school fees for IAA run to over 18,000 USD per child per year. They very by grade you can find the fee schedule here. http://www.iaa.edu.jo/section/104#row-item-1 Amman is expensive. You might be fine if you can keep your California ... Read More
Moving from Cali to Amman. by aliisworking
Good day everyone. I'm considering moving back to Jordan after 21 years living in the U.S. I have a great job here but an empty life for me my wife and my 4 boys. I don't need to work in Jordan. I'm an acct executive I can work from ...
So your wife and boys are excited about it. I take it they have been to Jordan before then. What are some of your worries though. I didn't live in Jordan 21 years ago, so I can't really point out what changed in that time period. If you ... Read More
Moving from Cali to Amman. by aliisworking
Good day everyone. I'm considering moving back to Jordan after 21 years living in the U.S. I have a great job here but an empty life for me my wife and my 4 boys. I don't need to work in Jordan. I'm an acct executive I can work from ...
How does the rest of the family feel about this? What exactly are your doubts? Read More
Dating A Jordanian Man - Tips! by rebecca_lass
Hello, am a Malaysian girl of Chinese descent who is currently dating a Jordanian guy of Palestinian descent for a year in Dubai. I was wondering what are the dating culture like for Jordanians? I have dated guys from diff backgrounds eg: Europeans ...
Yes, ask him why a fake one. The culture is much different, do a little research and you'll probably figure out why. Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
You're not the first nor the last person this has happened to. You tried, you put your heart into something and it didn't work out. You didn't do anything wrong. Pick yourself up, stand tall and move on with a happy life. Sometimes ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Best of luck to you MJ. If it's not working and it's making you stressed and upset, it is best to just move on I agree. If he is not contacting you and talked about marrying again it's pretty much over anyway. I guess on the bright ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
MJ, this is a big cultural difference between Jordan and western culture. Pretty much here the husbands opinion is the final word on anything. If a wife is telling him he should do this or that is is an insult to his manhood. Of course he may ... Read More
American living in Jordan looking to meet new people by Amani.abu
Hello! I am a married Arab American who recently moved back to Amman Jordan from California and am looking to meet new friends! I have been back since the summer of 2016 and while yes I did live here before during highschool, all my friends were ...
Amani, Internations has some meetups and events. If you haven't already, Google it and sign up and find the pages for Amman. I'm not sure it's exactly what you are looking for, but maybe. Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
As he could in Jordan too Mohd, lol! Don't worry, I don't have anything against Jordanian men, after all I am married to a wonderful one! :) But as you know, not all of them are good. We foreigners don't have the social network here ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Mohdq, he couldn't have a second wife in Canada :) Read More
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
Really, there isn't much to do on a daily basis here. Sure there is petra, ajloun, citadel, dead sea, etc, but for normal daily things there really isn't much. Seems like I just move from eating one thing to waiting for the next meal. I ... Read More
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
Yes the smoking is horrible. I wanted to have a no smoking policy in my house, but was told that was rude. Apparently smoking in someone else's house (who doesnt smoke) to the point where it smells for 2 days and dropping cigarette ashes ... Read More
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
Sorry to hear your experience Moqu. I do agree though on most points. As far as the job hunt goes, you only can get a job by knowing someone. Your credentials and experience don't matter much sadly. On the upside spring is nearly here and ... Read More
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
Lol, Deb isn't making this up. I have heard these same sorts of things. Any good things that happen is because the husband is so great, any bad things that happen it's somehow the wife's fault. To be fair it's not everyone who ... Read More
Cost of living in Jordan - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Jordan, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Jordan? Depends on size and area. Anywhere from 200 JD a month to over 1000JD a month if you want to live in a fancy area. I personally rented a very, very nice 3 bedroom 3 bath apartment (with ... Read More
Gastroenterologist recommendation / no insurance
I did. We are still awaiting some results. I don't know overall I just don't feel the medical care here is as thorough as it should be. Maybe I am just used to them testing you to death back home. Or maybe I am just a hater :/ Read More
Gastroenterologist recommendation / no insurance
Anyone have a recommendation for a GI doctor in Amman? And have any clue how much a doctor costs for a visit with no insurance? Read More
Internet, Skype, cloud services for work
In two years I've only had the power out maybe 2 or 3 times when they had construction next door or when they were hooking up a new light post out front. Utilities are fairly reliable. Only thing I had to be mindful of is using up my water ... Read More
Internet, Skype, cloud services for work
I have no problems with Skype or dropbox. I don't have problems when I have to use a VPN either for a few sites. Your Internet most likely will be through one of the cell companies through a sim card put into a wifi router. It's not quite ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Even if your marriage isn't registered in Canada I'd still make sure you are legally divorced if and when you do decide to get married again. You never know when things can come back to haunt you. I don't know anything about canadian ... Read More
Studying in Jordan
They are expensive for foreigners. I wanted to take arabic at U of J but it cost more than my MBA did in the US per semester. I wish they would make an exception for permanent residents here who actually live here on Jordanian salaries. Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Obviously there are a lot of us that have been in a similar situation :). My only advice is (I am assuming you are applying for him to come to the usa) make sure you research what you need to sponsor him to come to the USA before you move. You may ... Read More
US Notary other than Embassy?
Is there anywhere else to get a US Notary Public signature in Amman? $50 for each signature seems like highway robbery at the Embassy. But I guess they have a captive audience. Read More
crime in amman - how safe? by akthar
is there a no go area? anyone experienced any violence or burglary?
I have lived here nearly two years as well and I don't feel it is unsafe. Of course I don't ever go anywhere much alone. As a woman you might hear some inappropriate comments and stares sometimes, but it's mostly just annoying rather ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
If you truly want to sponsor him it woukd be easier and faster most likely to do a fiancee visa rather than get married in jordan. And don't rush the decision, as you are only 21 you say and want to better your education etc why the rush? I am ... Read More
Pets in Jordan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Jordan have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Jordan? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
I would say in general it is not very dog friendly. Of course you may find exceptions. In my experience, most people do seem to view dogs as dirty. Dogs are not allowed in cafés, etc. Few people have dogs and the ones that do from what I have ... Read More
Hire car and driver, self drive or buses? by moqu
Hi all Finally making the move to Jordan next week. I am looking to do a quick holiday with my wife and kids who moved to Jordan last November. I want to do this trip as soon as I get back before it gets cold. I want to go to Aqaba and Petra. The ...
Thanks for the update! I have been wondering about Uber here and if it was good or not so that's good to know. Can you pay by credit card via the uber ap here like elsewhere? Have you decided to brave Jordan driving yet? Trust be you will ... Read More
New expat seeking friends to explore with by Cultural_Catnip
Hello, I am a young woman from the Pacific Northwest of USA and I recently moved to Amman to work with a NGO. I only studied Arabic for about a year and a half, so I am still working on it, insha'allah! It has been very difficult to meet ...
Yes you can get some really great deals to Sharm now, its probably even more economical than going t Aqaba and it's an easy quick flight from Amman. I went last year it was great. Read More
New expat seeking friends to explore with by Cultural_Catnip
Hello, I am a young woman from the Pacific Northwest of USA and I recently moved to Amman to work with a NGO. I only studied Arabic for about a year and a half, so I am still working on it, insha'allah! It has been very difficult to meet ...
There is a place for horseback riding in Amman somewhere. I have no idea what it's called or where it is so I am not much help but it does exist I am pretty sure. I don't know if it's trial type riding though it might just be lessons. ... Read More
Marrying in Jordan by annaindia1997
Hi, all! So, I'm in a relationship with a Jordanian guy and we want to marry in Jordan. We are both Muslim, so it would be done in Sharia Court, but I'm just unsure of the documents I need to marry in Jordan. On the Gov.UK website (as ...
Here in Jordan. Primadonna wrote a guide about it here: https://www.expat.com/en/guide/middle-east/jordan/13209-blood-testing-for-those-who-want-to-marry-a-jordanian.html Read More
Marrying in Jordan by annaindia1997
Hi, all! So, I'm in a relationship with a Jordanian guy and we want to marry in Jordan. We are both Muslim, so it would be done in Sharia Court, but I'm just unsure of the documents I need to marry in Jordan. On the Gov.UK website (as ...
Good! Just out of curiosity what is the difference between the "single declaration" and the Certificate of no Impediment? And congrats! Mabrook! Read More
Marrying in Jordan by annaindia1997
Hi, all! So, I'm in a relationship with a Jordanian guy and we want to marry in Jordan. We are both Muslim, so it would be done in Sharia Court, but I'm just unsure of the documents I need to marry in Jordan. On the Gov.UK website (as ...
Yes, take as much with you as you can if you are still in England. I know for our marriage documents we had to have them authenticated by the state department and stamped by the Jordanian Embassy before we left the USA to be valid here. But I ... Read More
Marrying in Jordan by annaindia1997
Hi, all! So, I'm in a relationship with a Jordanian guy and we want to marry in Jordan. We are both Muslim, so it would be done in Sharia Court, but I'm just unsure of the documents I need to marry in Jordan. On the Gov.UK website (as ...
Best thing to do is have your guy go to the court in which he wishes to register the marriage and ask specifically what they want. From what I've learned being here is what is posted online and what is needed when you actually go to the place ... Read More
Are you happy in Jordan? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Jordan? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Omar, yes Jordan is a lovely country with many wonderful people. But it is quite different than Europe or the Americas or East Asia in my personal experience. I don't find find people disrespectful in Jordan, just a bit more reserved and ... Read More
Are you happy in Jordan? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Jordan? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
As strange as it seems, the more I go back and forth to home, the worse my homesickness is. Right now I am in the US and I feel that uneasy nervousness in my stomach about going back to Jordan next month already, and I am here under unpleasant and ... Read More
Are you happy in Jordan? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Jordan? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Because we dont have mail delivery? :) So instead of sending a letter the people just show up in person lol. Read More
Scammers by Kate29
Hello Fellow Expats, Recently i received so many Request from "Scammer Wannabe" i can tell from the way they wrote the message,it is pretty annoying Question is ? How these peoples pss the selection to join Expat.com ? Best Regard
We all do and I ignore them as well. I dont usually accept any friend requests unless its someone who I have seen posting on the boards and they are female. Plus I dont really see the advantage of friending someone on here. Does it do anything? ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Jordan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Jordan can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Jordan? What are the most ...
I agree with Primadonna, no need to revise travel plans. Jordan is a beautiful, welcoming, and safe country to visit. I have no problem encouraging my own family and friends to do so. Living here I can vouch for its safety and welcoming attitude. ... Read More
Are you happy in Jordan? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Jordan? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Am I happy in Jordan? Somedays. It's hard to answer. The people I love are in Jordan but I like the life better back in the US. If somehow I could get those two things together I would be so much happier. But life is complicated sometimes ... Read More
Filipina marrying Jordanian- someone give me a thought😞 by Confusegirl32
Hi everybody, I am a filipina 32 years old, and I am about to marry a jordaniAn man who work in UAE. This is the first time he bring me here in his place to met his family, at the same time to marry him. I already converted to Islam so we can marry ...
Are you planning on moving to Jordan or staying in UAE? Have you spoken to his family and do they support the marriage? Have you had a long talk about what each of your roles and responsibilities will be after you will be married? Have you thought ... Read More
Americans at University of Jordan by shooshooqaisi
hello! my name is shahd and im thinking about going to the university of Jordan, my mom is from Jordan and went there..but I'm not sure how i will accommodate to life in an arab country. i have been to Jordan several times but i always just ...
I live kind of near there and like primadonna said there are tons of apartments for students and the campus is nice. There are a ton of cafés and restaurants around there that I like to go to ,they are super inexpensive and good :). Walked ... Read More
Customer care in Jordan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Jordan and ...
It's good and bad like anywhere. I usually find people quite willing to help you, sometimes too much? Lol. But if it's something that requires a line (like the meat counter at the supermarket) you kind of have to be forceful to be served ... Read More
Driving in Jordan by nada hayah
My apology if this topic has been posted before. I am planning with my friends to spend few days in Jordan. I am not sure what are the best options and the most convenience way to go places in Jordan, is it by bus, taxi or renting a car. Thus I ...
Visa fee is 40jd. They changed it not too long ago. If youre looking for stuff to do closer to amman dead sea isn't far and is a must do. Also Jerash and ajloun. Petra is a few hours but it's amazing. Read More
Healthy snacks and beverages
I don't know about the specific items you are asking for, but if you haven't checked out Miles in Mecca Mall or Cosmo in Taj mall you may want to check as they have a lot of things that other stores don't have.. as far as juice the juice ... Read More
Teaching English
I'd really like to find a job here in Jordan but it has proven difficult. I have a BBA and MBA in accounting but most of my experience is working for the US Government or doing income taxes so my experience doesn't translate well to anything ... Read More
Wages needed to cover cost of family of 4 by moqu
Hi all I am moving to Jordan in November. My wife and 4 kids moved last November but because I couldn't find a good job so I stayed in Australia. I visited twice this year, for a few weeks each time. We have bought an apartment in Zarqa and ...
I was as shocked as you and I don't even have children yet. Living expenses do not correlate with wages. What if you worked a three Month contract while the kids were on summer break so they could come with you part of the time? Working a ... Read More
Why Do They Keep Building So Many Apartments?! by Kip98
Is it just me or are they building way too many apartment buildings here? There are so many vacant, for sale, etc apartments everywhere and yet they just keep on building and building and building more. I realize that real estate prices have gone ...
I realize that but it seems a high percentage of them are empty and sitting for sale forever or they have been bought by people who live out of the country and put them for rent (and are still empty). In my building there are 9 apartments and 7 ... Read More
Wages needed to cover cost of family of 4 by moqu
Hi all I am moving to Jordan in November. My wife and 4 kids moved last November but because I couldn't find a good job so I stayed in Australia. I visited twice this year, for a few weeks each time. We have bought an apartment in Zarqa and ...
It really depends on what you can make in each place vs if you are willing to be away for three months. Plus you have to add airline tickets and living expenses in Australia, taxes, insurance, etc. I've thought the same thing about working in ... Read More
Driving in Jordan by nada hayah
My apology if this topic has been posted before. I am planning with my friends to spend few days in Jordan. I am not sure what are the best options and the most convenience way to go places in Jordan, is it by bus, taxi or renting a car. Thus I ...
I want to do the tent thing so bad! :) Read More
Driving in Jordan by nada hayah
My apology if this topic has been posted before. I am planning with my friends to spend few days in Jordan. I am not sure what are the best options and the most convenience way to go places in Jordan, is it by bus, taxi or renting a car. Thus I ...
If you're planning on doing stuff outside amman, I don't think a rental car is a bad idea as traffic and parking aren't really an issue where you want to go. But having a bus just take you there might be nice too. We have a car so ... Read More
Driving in Jordan by nada hayah
My apology if this topic has been posted before. I am planning with my friends to spend few days in Jordan. I am not sure what are the best options and the most convenience way to go places in Jordan, is it by bus, taxi or renting a car. Thus I ...
We do have Uber but I have never used it Iin this country, nor do I know anyone who has. I think they started last year and I don't think it's caught on too much. So I'm not sure if it's as good as elsewhere. Read More
Driving in Jordan by nada hayah
My apology if this topic has been posted before. I am planning with my friends to spend few days in Jordan. I am not sure what are the best options and the most convenience way to go places in Jordan, is it by bus, taxi or renting a car. Thus I ...
I said if she wants a relaxing time....I don't think anyone finds driving in amman relaxing :) just my opinion, that if I was here for vacation just for a few days I wouldn't want to bother with a rental for inside amman. Taxis are easy and ... Read More
Driving in Jordan by nada hayah
My apology if this topic has been posted before. I am planning with my friends to spend few days in Jordan. I am not sure what are the best options and the most convenience way to go places in Jordan, is it by bus, taxi or renting a car. Thus I ...
I wouldn't worry about safety too much as Jordan is safe in my opinion. Driving is another story. Driving outside Amman is fine, but inside amman with all the crazy drivers and lack of parking, if you want to relax on your vacation I'd ... Read More
Can a foreigner buy house or land at Jordan? by dahliafernandez
Hi, I'm from Malaysia who is planning to move to Jordan and working as an accounting lecturer. Am I eligible to buy a house or land at Jordan? What is the average price for house there (average house not too big or small).
100,000 USD will get you an apartment or flat, not necessarily a single family house. At least in Amman, I can't speak for other areas. Read More
Why Do They Keep Building So Many Apartments?!
Is it just me or are they building way too many apartment buildings here? There are so many vacant, for sale, etc apartments everywhere and yet they just keep on building and building and building more. I realize that real estate prices have gone ... Read More
Flight ✈ prices from Jordan -Kenya by esther nyaboke
Hi pals.hope everybody is being blessed in this Ramadan;May God bless u all. Can somebody tell me the costal prices for the flights (the cheapest one)from Amman to Kenya. Have a lovely night. Esther
I agree, purchasing tickets locally at the travel offices is ridiculously expensive. Unfortunately, a lot of people (at least in my circles) don't have a credit card to be able to purchase tickets online. Even my debit card from a Jordanian ... Read More
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
I really haven't noticed many critters at all here! I mean other than all the stray cats and dogs in my neighborhood I haven't seen any furry critters. it's very rare I even see a bug in my house. It's surprising too as my ... Read More
Need a car by derosa.maxi
Hello everybody , I am Massimiliano , italian nationality just arrived in Amman due to working reason . I am looking around to understand something about this nice white city . Do someone of you knows how to buy a car as expat ? Car cost seems to be ...
I've heard that you can save a bit of money by buying a car in dubai and having it shipped here. Of course you'd still have to pay the tax when it gets here and that is what makes them so expensive compared to outside. But, I've heard it ... Read More
what's the best bank in Amman to open an account as an expat by gulfport
considering that one needs to transfer money abroad, issuing / use of ATM cards and financial services offered by the bank. there's a variety of institutions on the market; but which is the best for an expat ? local or international branch ...
Google "citibank jordan contact us" and contact the branch here directly that way you can confirm with them directly if they do personal banking or not. There are phone numbers as well as an email. UAE has many more expats than jordan ... Read More
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
They used to only take english from 5th grade on, as that is what my husband did in school at least and he's not yet 30, soo it's more of a recent thing starting so young I believe. I myself took French from 5th grade through two years of ... Read More
Life in Amman by slaura
Hi!I want to move to Amman in August of 2012.I want to know how much money do you need to live in Amman comfortably?(4 persons in family:husband,wife,12 year old daughter and a baby girl).
No offense but u literally spit my coffee out when I read 2,500jd a month. I could live like a rock star if I made that here. :) Read More
what's the best bank in Amman to open an account as an expat by gulfport
considering that one needs to transfer money abroad, issuing / use of ATM cards and financial services offered by the bank. there's a variety of institutions on the market; but which is the best for an expat ? local or international branch ...
There is no citibank ATM that I know of. There are two citi branches here but they are for corporate (business) use only, unless something changed in recent months. They stopped dealing with individual banking here when all the FATCA rules came ... Read More
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
As we discussed earlier, you really can't understand what it's like to live a certain life until you actually do it. I won't sugar coat it either. It's 10 times harder living here than I expected, even though we talked about it ... Read More
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
As far as being married to a local, I don't think it is a "problem" it just makes your experience here different than say someone who is single and here for work or study or someone married to another expat. Especially I think with ... Read More
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
A lot do speak English fluently and a lot don't. Some do understand english but are shy to speak it back, especially to a native speaker. Some speak no English except "Hello". This can make for some awkward social situations. There ... Read More
Reasonably Priced Arabic Classes
I will look into Ahlan! I'd love to do the program at the University too primadonna, but yes way too expensive. Do you know if they reduce the fees if you have citizenship? It's close to my house and I think it would great way to meet ... Read More
Reasonably Priced Arabic Classes
Does anyone have any recommendations on reasonably priced arabic language classes?Preferably Jordanian arabic not MSA. I know there are tons of language centers, but at least the ones that have websites are all very expesive. I thought I'd be ... Read More
Newbie moving to Jordan! What to visit? How to prepare move? by Rknjrdn
Hi! I'm in Amman for the next 3 weeks trying to get a lay of the land before I bring my family over early next year. I didn't realize when I accepted this TDY that I'd have a whole week off courtesy of 4th of July and Eid! So, I'd be ...
Hmmm. Idk I see the American Flag for you. Are u seeing the British Flag in the right hand corner? I have that too, I think that is just for English as the language selected. Hope you had fun exploring so far. I went to Souk Jara on Rainbow ... Read More