Moving to Thailand from Jordan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Jordan to Thailand? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Jordan to Thailand, you would find that Thailand is 15.0% more expensive than Jordan overall. A JOD53,000 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly THB2,860,000 in Thailand to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Thai. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bangkok averages 91°F vs 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 19.4% less
Groceries
pay 44.9% more
Transportation
pay 3.1% less
Housing
pay 26.3% more
Childcare
pay 94.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.0% 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 Thailand?
What does your salary buy?
JOD53,000 → THB2,860,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Thailand
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 Thailand cost about 5% more than cities in Jordan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Thailand compared to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs better than Thailand 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand 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 Thailand 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
Thailand 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
Thailand 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Thailand leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Jordan Tax Service (2016), The Revenue Department, Government of Thailand (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Thailand vs Jordan
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Amman | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) | 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) | 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) |
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| Month | Amman | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) | 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) |
| Feb | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) |
| Mar | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) | 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) | 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) |
| May | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) | 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) |
| Jul | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) | 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) |
| Nov | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) |
| Dec | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) | 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) |
Data:
Jordan Meteorological Department,
Thai Meteorological Department
Can you move from Jordan to Thailand?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan and Thailand. To live, work, or study long-term in Thailand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Thailand's immigration authority.
Jordan passport holder visiting Thailand
Visa Free
Thailand 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 Thailand than Jordan?
On average Thailand is around 15% pricier than Jordan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Thailand?
Budget about THB715,000 for 3 months in Thailand (based on a JOD53,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Thailand?
Connectivity is usually fine (Thailand: 14.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Thailand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Thailand safe for expats?
Jordan performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Thailand is 4.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.
How is healthcare in Thailand compared to Jordan?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in health coverage index. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Thailand, compared to 28.5 in Jordan. Thailand scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).
What's the weather like in Thailand compared to Jordan?
The average high temperature in Bangkok is 91°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Bangkok receives around 59.0 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Thailand?
The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.
