Moving to Czech Republic from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 89.8% more expensive than Jordan overall. A JOD53,175 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly CZK2,592,800 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 74°F in Amman, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Jordan to Czech Republic.

What does your salary buy?

JOD53,175 CZK2,592,800

To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic

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

Restaurants

pay 2.9 times more

Groceries

pay 88.7% more

Transportation

pay 16.2% more

Housing

pay 2.3 times more

Childcare

pay 2.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 16.2% more

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Exchange rate: 1 JOD = 29.37 CZK (June 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
40 ↓ 26% vs 2022

people moved from Jordan to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Jordan to Czech Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
CZ
5.2

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Jordan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

JO
$798
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
CZ
42.5

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

JO
38.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
CZ
7.1t

Jordan generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JO
7.1
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
CZ
20.5%

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Jordan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
CZ
$47,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Jordan across all family life metrics.

Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Prague
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Amman Prague
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan and Czech Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Czech Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Czech Republic's immigration authority.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Jordan passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Jordan

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

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 Czech Republic than Jordan?

No — Czech Republic is on average about 66% more expensive than Jordan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly CZK648,200 in Czech Republic on a JOD53,175 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Czech Republic has 38.4 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 Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Jordan?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Jordan?

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO CZ
Population 10,998,531 10,705,384
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Arabic Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112