Moving to Jordan from Armenia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Armenia to Jordan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Armenia to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 3.8% cheaper than Armenia overall. A AMD27,633,785 salary in Armenia would need to be roughly JOD37,615 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 65°F in Yerevan, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Armenia and Jordan.

What does your salary buy?

AMD27,633,785 JOD37,615

To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 38.5% less

Groceries

pay 14.5% less

Transportation

pay 52.6% more

Housing

pay 3.4% less

Childcare

pay 42.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 63.4% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 AMD = 0.0019 JOD (June 2026)

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 Armenia to Jordan.

Living there in 2020
25 ↑ 19% vs 2015

people born in Armenia live in Jordan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Jordan?

Top countries of origin for Jordan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Armenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
JO
13.6

Armenia generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

AM
31.2
JO
25.1

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
JO
2.1t

Jordan performs significantly better than Armenia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
18.4
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
59.9%
JO
102.5%

Armenia performs better than Jordan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
8.6%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$20,800
JO
$9,400

Armenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AM
76.1 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
12.2
JO
13.9

Armenia generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in education spending.

Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Amman
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Yerevan Amman
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia 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.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Armenia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.
Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Armenia.

Data: 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 Armenia?

On average Jordan is about 29% less expensive than Armenia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Jordan?

Budget about JOD9,404 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a AMD27,633,785 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Jordan: 7.1 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?

Armenia generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Armenia?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 31.2 in Armenia. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Armenia?

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM JO
Population 3,000,756 10,998,531
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Armenian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +374 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911