Moving to Jordan from Ghana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ghana to Jordan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ghana to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 34.5% more expensive than Ghana overall. A GHS802,778 salary in Ghana would need to be roughly JOD66,357 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 88°F in Accra, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ghana and Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
GHS802,778 → JOD66,357
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 15.5% less
Groceries
pay 34.6% less
Transportation
pay 62.4% more
Housing
pay 25.7% more
Childcare
pay 19.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 93.2% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Ghana to Jordan.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Ghana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Ghana 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 Ghana 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
Ghana 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
Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana leads in water stress level.
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 Ghana 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 generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in education spending.
Data: Ghana Revenue Authority, 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 | Accra | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Accra | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Ghana Meteorological Agency,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.
Ghana passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Ghana
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 Ghana?
On average Jordan is around 25% pricier than Ghana, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Budget about JOD16,589 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a GHS802,778 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?
Jordan performs significantly better than Ghana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Ghana?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Ghana?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Ghana, the official language is English.
