Moving to Mexico from Jordan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Jordan to Mexico — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Jordan to Mexico, you would find that Mexico is 52.6% more expensive than Jordan overall. A JOD53,175 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly MX$1,764,707 in Mexico to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Jordan to Mexico.

What does your salary buy?

JOD53,175 MX$1,764,707

To maintain the same standard of living in Mexico

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 2.4 times more

Groceries

pay 2.1 times more

Transportation

pay 16.2% more

Housing

pay 52.6% more

Childcare

pay 39.5% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 13.3% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 JOD = 24.74 MXN (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?

Real numbers on people moving from Jordan to Mexico, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
11 ↑ 38% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Mexico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Jordan and Mexico stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
MX
26.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
MX
12.0

Jordan generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JO
$798
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
MX
25.6

Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
MX
3.6t

Jordan generally does better on environment, though Mexico 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
MX
20.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
MX
45.0%

Mexico 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%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
MX
$22,400

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico 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
MX
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
MX
11.9

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Mexico leads in infant mortality.

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

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Mexico City
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 74°/45°F (23°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Amman Mexico City
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Mexico

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

Mexico passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Mexico 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 Mexico than Jordan?

Day-to-day costs in Mexico run about 34% higher than Jordan on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Mexico?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a JOD53,175 comparable salary, that's around MX$441,177 in Mexico for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Mexico?

With 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mexico can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Jordan and Mexico.

Is Mexico safe for expats?

Jordan generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Jordan?

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO MX
Population 10,998,531 129,150,971
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages Arabic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 911 911