Moving to Jordan from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bangladesh to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bangladesh to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 2.3 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,200,000 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly JOD124,000 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Bangladesh to Jordan.

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,200,000 → JOD124,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 2.2 times more

Groceries

pay 36.8% more

Transportation

pay 50.4% more

Housing

pay 3.4 times more

Childcare

pay 7.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.1 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.0057 JOD (October 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.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Jordan cost about 57% more than cities in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh

Dhaka ★ 24%
Sylhet 23%
Rajshahi 21%

Jordan

Amman ★ 40%
Irbid 32%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Bangladesh to Jordan, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
11,693 ↑ 30% vs 2015

people born in Bangladesh 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bangladesh to Jordan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
JO
13.6

Jordan performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$199
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BD
7.2
JO
28.5

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
JO
2.1t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
8.1
JO
7.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
JO
105.2%

Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
3.8%
JO
16.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$2,597
JO
$5,348

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BD
74.9 yrs
JO
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
24.4
JO
12.0

Jordan performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh (2016), Jordan Tax Service (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Amman
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Dhaka Amman
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

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 Bangladesh?

No — Jordan is on average about 134% more expensive than Bangladesh. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Jordan?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly JOD31,000 in Jordan on a BDT9,200,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Jordan performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Bangladesh?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 7.2 in Bangladesh. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD JO
Population 175,686,899 11,520,684
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Bengali Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 911