Moving to Italy from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan to Italy, you would find that Italy is 2.3 times more expensive than Jordan overall. A JOD53,175 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly €123,288 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

JOD53,175 €123,288

To maintain the same standard of living in Italy

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

Restaurants

pay 4.0 times more

Groceries

pay 2.4 times more

Transportation

pay 55.5% more

Housing

pay 2.2 times more

Childcare

pay 2.8 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 19.8% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 JOD = 1.24 EUR (July 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 Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
121 ↓ 5% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
IT
5.0

Italy 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
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
IT
42.5

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
IT
5.1t

Jordan generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
IT
29.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
IT
$52,700

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
IT
3.2

Italy 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

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Italy 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 Italy than Jordan?

No — Italy is on average about 88% more expensive than Jordan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Italy?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €30,822 in Italy on a JOD53,175 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 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 Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Jordan?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Italy?

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

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At a Glance

JO IT
Population 10,998,531 61,095,551
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112