Moving to Jordan from Algeria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Algeria to Jordan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Algeria to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 80.2% more expensive than Algeria overall. A DZD10,000,000 salary in Algeria would need to be roughly JOD94,900 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Algeria and Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
DZD10,000,000 → JOD94,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
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Restaurants
pay 59.7% more
Groceries
pay 24.4% more
Transportation
pay 2.5 times more
Housing
pay 2.2 times more
Childcare
pay 43.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.3 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Algeria to Jordan.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Algeria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Algeria across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Algeria across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Algeria leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Algeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Algeria leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2011–2018), Direction Générale des Impôts, Algeria (2016), Jordan Tax Service (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Algiers | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Algiers | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Office,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Algeria and Jordan. To live, work, or study long-term in Jordan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jordan's immigration authority.
Algeria passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Algeria
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Jordan than Algeria?
On average Jordan is around 80% pricier than Algeria, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Budget about JOD23,725 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a DZD10,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Jordan: 7.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Jordan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Jordan performs significantly better than Algeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Algeria.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Algeria?
Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 16.6 in Algeria. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Algeria: 74).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Algeria?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 75°F in Algiers. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Algiers gets 23.5 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
Both Algeria and Jordan share the same official language: Arabic.
