Moving to Jordan from Bangladesh
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 2.6 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,207,064 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly JOD75,013 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.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Bangladesh to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
BDT9,207,064 → JOD75,013
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 99.5% more
Groceries
pay 51.3% more
Transportation
pay 2.1 times more
Housing
pay 3.2 times more
Childcare
pay 5.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.2 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?
How many people actually move from Bangladesh to Jordan, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bangladesh to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Bangladesh 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in electricity per capita.
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
Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in unemployment 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 performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.
Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
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) |
Jordan Meteorological DepartmentVisitor 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 holder visiting Jordan
Visa Required
Jordan passport holder visiting Bangladesh
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 Bangladesh?
No — Jordan is on average about 41% 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 JOD18,753 in Jordan on a BDT9,207,064 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.1 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 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 6.7 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.
