Moving to Jordan from Austria

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Austria to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Austria to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 53.5% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,577 salary in Austria would need to be roughly JOD24,214 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 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Austria to Jordan.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 JOD24,214

To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 74.9% less

Groceries

pay 59.2% less

Transportation

pay 36.1% less

Housing

pay 61.0% less

Childcare

pay 72.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 26.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 0.8109 JOD (July 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Austria to Jordan, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
116 ↑ 27% vs 2015

people born in Austria 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

How Austria and Jordan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
JO
13.6

Austria performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
JO
25.1

Austria 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

AT
17.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
JO
2.1t

Austria generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AT
29.6
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
JO
102.5%

Austria 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

AT
5.2%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
JO
$9,400

Austria 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

AT
82.3 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
JO
13.9

Austria performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Amman
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Vienna Amman
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Jordan passport holders need a visa to enter Austria.

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 Austria?

Generally yes: Jordan runs about 54% cheaper than Austria on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Jordan?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,577 comparable salary, that's around JOD6,054 in Jordan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

With 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Jordan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Austria and Jordan.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Austria?

Austria 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 55.1 in Austria. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT JO
Population 8,913,088 10,998,531
Currency Euro (€) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages German Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911