Moving to Jordan from Greece
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Greece to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Greece to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 38.4% cheaper than Greece overall. A €64,304 salary in Greece would need to be roughly JOD32,902 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Greece to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → JOD32,902
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 59.5% less
Groceries
pay 40.4% less
Transportation
pay 28.2% less
Housing
pay 43.7% less
Childcare
pay 51.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.4% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Greece to Jordan, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Greece and Jordan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Greece 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan 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
Greece 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
Greece performs better than Jordan across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Greece 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Greece generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in literacy rate.
Data: GSIS, Greece, 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 | Athens | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Athens | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Hellenic National Meteorological Service,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.
Greece passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Greece
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 Greece?
Generally yes: Jordan runs about 38% cheaper than Greece 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 €64,304 comparable salary, that's around JOD8,226 in Jordan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Greece and Jordan.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Greece 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 1.1 in Greece.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Greece?
Greece 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 63.7 in Greece. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Greece?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Greece, the official language is Greek.
