Moving to Jordan from Italy

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Italy to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Italy to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 50.1% cheaper than Italy overall. A €67,000 salary in Italy would need to be roughly JOD26,600 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Italy to Jordan.

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → JOD26,600

To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 65.9% less

Groceries

pay 52.7% less

Transportation

pay 26.0% less

Housing

pay 60.5% less

Childcare

pay 47.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 9.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 0.7943 JOD (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Jordan cost about 37% less than cities in Italy.

Italy

Milan 68%
Bologna 60%
Monza 58%
Aosta 57%
Lucca 57%

Jordan

Amman ★ 40%
Irbid 32%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Italy to Jordan, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
309 ↑ 29% vs 2015

people born in Italy live in Jordan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Jordan?

Top countries of origin for Jordan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Italy to Jordan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
JO
13.6

Italy performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
41.9
JO
28.5

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IT
15.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
JO
2.1t

Italy generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IT
31.8
JO
7.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.8%
JO
105.2%

Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
6.4%
JO
16.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$43,309
JO
$5,348

Italy generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IT
84.0 yrs
JO
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
2.3
JO
12.0

Italy performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Italian Revenue Agency (2016), Jordan Tax Service (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Amman
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Rome Amman
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Italy passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.
Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Required
Jordan passport holders need a visa to enter Italy.

Data: 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 Italy?

Yes — Jordan is on average about 50% cheaper than Italy. 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 JOD6,650 in Jordan on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.0 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?

Italy 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 Italy.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Italy?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 41.9 in Italy. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Italy?

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT JO
Population 58,915,656 11,520,684
Currency Euro (€) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Catalan, Italian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911