Moving to Jordan from Iceland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Iceland to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Iceland to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 62.3% cheaper than Iceland overall. A ISK9,222,000 salary in Iceland would need to be roughly JOD15,109 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 45°F in Reykjavik, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Iceland to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
ISK9,222,000 → JOD15,109
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 81.5% less
Groceries
pay 65.4% less
Transportation
pay 53.7% less
Housing
pay 55.9% less
Childcare
pay 67.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 51.7% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Iceland to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland 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
Iceland 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
Iceland 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
Iceland 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
Iceland 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
Iceland performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.
Data: Directorate of Internal Revenue, 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 | Reykjavik | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 48°/38°F (9°/4°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 54°/45°F (12°/7°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Reykjavik | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Icelandic Meteorological Office,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iceland 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.
Iceland passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Iceland
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 Iceland?
Yes — Jordan is on average about 72% cheaper than Iceland. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly JOD3,777 in Jordan on a ISK9,222,000 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?
Iceland 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 Iceland.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Iceland?
Iceland 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 45.2 in Iceland. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iceland: 89).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Iceland?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 45°F in Reykjavik. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Reykjavik gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Iceland, the official language is Icelandic.
