Moving to Jordan from Canada
What to Expect
Considering a move from Canada to Jordan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Canada to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 56.6% cheaper than Canada overall. A CA$110,000 salary in Canada would need to be roughly JOD23,700 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 52°F in Ottawa, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Canada and Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
CA$110,000 → JOD23,700
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 62.0% less
Groceries
pay 56.5% less
Transportation
pay 10.3% less
Housing
pay 74.6% less
Childcare
pay 60.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 20.1% less
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 36% less than cities in Canada.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Canada to Jordan.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Canada.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Canada generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate.
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
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Canada generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Canada generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in internet access.
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
Canada 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
Canada performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Canada Revenue Agency (2016), Jordan Tax Service (2016), The World Factbook (2008). 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 | Ottawa | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Ottawa | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service of Canada,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada 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.
Canada passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Canada
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 Canada?
On average Jordan is about 57% less expensive than Canada, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Budget about JOD5,925 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a CA$110,000 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?
Canada 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 2.0 in Canada.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Canada?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in health coverage index. There are 28.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 28.2 in Canada. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Canada: 91).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Canada?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 52°F in Ottawa. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ottawa gets 37.1 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.
