Moving to Nepal from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan to Nepal, you would find that Nepal is 55.0% cheaper than Jordan overall. A JOD53,000 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly NPR5,100,000 in Nepal to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Is Nepal cheaper than Jordan?

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

Restaurants

pay 42.1% less

Groceries

pay 33.3% less

Transportation

pay 34.1% less

Housing

pay 69.3% less

Childcare

pay 71.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 60.3% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 JOD = 213.9 NPR (November 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.

What salary do you need in Nepal?

What does your salary buy?

JOD53,000 → NPR5,100,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Nepal

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
NP
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
NP
28.2

Jordan performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JO
$798
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

JO
28.5
NP
10.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal 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
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
NP
0.5t

Jordan generally does better on environment, though Nepal leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JO
7.0
NP
10.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
105.2%
NP
8.3%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Nepal leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
16.5%
NP
10.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$5,348
NP
$1,536

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

JO
78.0 yrs
NP
70.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
12.0
NP
22.2

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Nepal leads in education spending.

Weather in Nepal vs Jordan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Kathmandu
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Amman Kathmandu
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Can you move from Jordan to Nepal?

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

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Nepal

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

Nepal passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa Required
Nepal passport holders need a visa to enter 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 Nepal than Jordan?

Yes — Nepal is on average about 55% cheaper than Jordan. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Nepal?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly NPR1,275,000 in Nepal on a JOD53,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Nepal?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Nepal has 10.1 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 Nepal safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Jordan?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 28.5 in Jordan. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Nepal?

The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO NP
Population 11,520,684 29,618,118
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages Arabic Nepali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +962 +977
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 100