Moving to Jordan from Hong Kong
What to Expect
Considering a move from Hong Kong to Jordan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Hong Kong to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 50.9% cheaper than Hong Kong overall. A HK$587,771 salary in Hong Kong would need to be roughly JOD19,337 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.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Hong Kong and Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
HK$587,771 → JOD19,337
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 45.5% less
Groceries
pay 60.6% less
Transportation
pay 42.9% less
Housing
pay 48.3% less
Childcare
pay 82.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 40.4% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Hong Kong to Jordan.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Hong Kong.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Hong Kong across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Hong Kong 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
Hong Kong performs better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Hong Kong performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.
Data: Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong, 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 | Hong Kong | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Hong Kong | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Hong Kong Observatory,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa FreeData: 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 Hong Kong?
On average Jordan is about 64% less expensive than Hong Kong, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Budget about JOD4,834 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a HK$587,771 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?
Hong Kong performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Hong Kong?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 79°F in Hong Kong. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Hong Kong gets 95.7 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
