Moving to Jordan from Iraq
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iraq to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iraq to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 31.9% more expensive than Iraq overall. A IQD98,250,000 salary in Iraq would need to be roughly JOD67,884 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 87°F in Baghdad, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Iraq to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
IQD98,250,000 → JOD67,884
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 15.8% more
Groceries
pay 20.5% more
Transportation
pay 39.0% more
Housing
pay 1.3% less
Childcare
pay 56.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 46.7% 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 Iraq to Jordan, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Iraq 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
Jordan performs significantly better than Iraq 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 performs significantly better than Iraq across all health & wellbeing metrics.
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 Iraq 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
Iraq generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in electricity per capita.
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
Iraq 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Iraq leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Baghdad | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Baghdad | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.
Iraq passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Required
Jordan passport holder visiting Iraq
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 Iraq?
Day-to-day costs in Jordan run about 28% higher than Iraq 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 IQD98,250,000 comparable salary, that's around JOD16,971 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 Iraq and Jordan.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Jordan performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Iraq?
Jordan performs significantly better than Iraq across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 10.1 in Iraq. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Iraq?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 87°F in Baghdad. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Baghdad gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.
