Moving to Japan from Jordan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Jordan to Japan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Jordan to Japan, you would find that Japan is 72.3% more expensive than Jordan overall. A JOD53,175 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly ¥16,564,950 in Japan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Jordan to Japan.
What does your salary buy?
JOD53,175 → ¥16,564,950
To maintain the same standard of living in Japan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 66.3% more
Groceries
pay 2.6 times more
Transportation
pay 49.1% more
Housing
pay 62.0% more
Childcare
pay 2.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.8% 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?
How many people actually move from Jordan to Japan, based on official data.
Who's moving to Japan?
Top countries of origin for Japan's foreign-born residents.
- 775,893
- 456,203
- 335,668
- 275,252
- 204,814
- 58,340
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Jordan to Japan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs significantly 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
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jordan generally does better on environment, though Japan leads in air pollution deaths.
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 significantly 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 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Amman | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) |
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| Month | Amman | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) |
| Feb | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) |
| Mar | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) |
| Apr | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) |
| May | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) |
| Jun | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) |
| Jul | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Sep | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) |
| Nov | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) |
| Dec | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) |
Data:
Jordan Meteorological Department,
Japan Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan and Japan. To live, work, or study long-term in Japan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Japan's immigration authority.
Jordan passport holder visiting Japan
Visa Required
Japan passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Japan than Jordan?
No — Japan is on average about 39% more expensive than Jordan. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Japan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ¥4,141,238 in Japan on a JOD53,175 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Japan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Japan has 37.2 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 Japan safe for expats?
Japan performs significantly better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.
How is healthcare in Japan compared to Jordan?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).
What's the weather like in Japan compared to Jordan?
The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Japan?
The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.
