Moving to Jordan from Japan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Japan to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Japan to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 26.2% cheaper than Japan overall. A ¥11,948,175 salary in Japan would need to be roughly JOD38,355 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?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Japan to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
¥11,948,175 → JOD38,355
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 30.3% less
Groceries
pay 48.1% less
Transportation
pay 19.7% less
Housing
pay 34.8% less
Childcare
pay 55.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.8% 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 Japan to Jordan, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.
Data: National Tax Agency Japan, 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 | Tokyo | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Tokyo | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Japan Meteorological Agency,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.
Japan passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Japan
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 Japan?
Generally yes: Jordan runs about 28% cheaper than Japan on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
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 ¥11,948,175 comparable salary, that's around JOD9,589 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 Japan and Jordan.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Japan performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Japan?
Japan 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 26.1 in Japan. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
