Moving to Jordan from Indonesia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Indonesia to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Indonesia to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 44.6% more expensive than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,336,773,750 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly JOD58,276 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Indonesia to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
IDR1,336,773,750 → JOD58,276
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 60.4% more
Groceries
pay 16.2% less
Transportation
pay 2.1 times more
Housing
pay 29.5% more
Childcare
pay 18.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.1 times 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Indonesia to Jordan, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Indonesia 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
Indonesia performs better than Jordan 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 Indonesia 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
Jordan performs significantly better than Indonesia across all environment metrics.
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 Indonesia 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
Indonesia 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
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in education spending.
Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, 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 | Jakarta | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Jakarta | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG),
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.
Indonesia passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Indonesia?
Day-to-day costs in Jordan run about 10% higher than Indonesia on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 IDR1,336,773,750 comparable salary, that's around JOD14,569 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 Indonesia and Jordan.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Indonesia performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Indonesia?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 6.9 in Indonesia. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Indonesia?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.
