Living and Traveling in Jordan
Currency, Cash, and Cards In Jordan the currency is called Jordanian Dinar, often shorted to JD and even Arabic speaking people often say "JayDee". The official currency abbreviation is JOD. The currency is broken down into 1000 fils with coins of 50, 100, 250, and 500 fils, while 50 fils is also 5 piaster and …
Where to live Popular areas for expats in Amman are Abdoun (probably also the most expensive), Swefiah, Rabiah, Shmesani, Um Uthaina, or close to any of the circles from 3rd to 7th or in Webdeh (especially for students and younger people). Somehow, the more West you are the more expensive (Dabouq), and the more to …
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Internet and Mobile Service Providers in Jordan One of the very first things you need to set up after moving to Jordan is getting a SIM-card, so that you have a mobile connection, whether that is prepaid or postpaid. This is essential for anything in Jordan and that you can use google maps for orientation …
