Moving to Mexico from Jordan
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 44.8% more expensive than Jordan overall. A JOD53,000 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly MX$2,000,000 in Mexico to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 86.4% more
Groceries
pay 74.3% more
Transportation
pay 4.7% less
Housing
pay 82.2% more
Childcare
pay 5.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 20.0% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Mexico?
What does your salary buy?
JOD53,000 → MX$2,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Mexico
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Mexico cost about 9% more than cities in Jordan.
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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.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Jordan and Mexico stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in health coverage index.
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 Mexico 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
share of households with internet
Mexico generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in internet access.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico leads in unemployment 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Mexico leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Jordan Tax Service (2016), Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Mexico vs Jordan
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
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,
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Can you move from Jordan to Mexico?
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 holder visiting Mexico
Visa Required
Mexico 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 Mexico than Jordan?
Day-to-day costs in Mexico run about 45% 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 JOD53,000 comparable salary, that's around MX$500,000 in Mexico for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Mexico?
With 21.7 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 24.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.
How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Jordan?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in health coverage index. There are 25.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 28.5 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.
