Moving to Jordan from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 5.5% cheaper than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT34,000,000 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly JOD50,300 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 58°F in Almaty, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Jordan cheaper than Kazakhstan?

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

Restaurants

pay 34.9% less

Groceries

pay 12.7% less

Transportation

pay 63.1% more

Housing

pay 20.5% less

Childcare

pay 6.5% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 62.6% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KZT = 0.0016 JOD (October 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 Jordan?

What does your salary buy?

KZT34,000,000 → JOD50,300

To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan

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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 Jordan cost about 10% less than cities in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan

Almaty 42%

Jordan

Amman ★ 40%
Irbid 32%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Kazakhstan to Jordan, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
19 ↑ 19% vs 2015

people born in Kazakhstan live in Jordan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Jordan?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.5
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
JO
13.6

Kazakhstan generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
37.5
JO
28.5

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
JO
2.1t

Jordan performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KZ
15.3
JO
7.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.6%
JO
105.2%

Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
JO
16.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$14,692
JO
$5,348

Kazakhstan performs better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KZ
74.5 yrs
JO
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
7.4
JO
12.0

Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2016), Jordan Tax Service (2016), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this

Weather in Jordan vs Kazakhstan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Almaty Rain: 25.2 in/yr (641 mm)
58° / 39°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Almaty Amman
Jan–Mar 36°/18°F (2°/-8°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/11°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/59°F (27°/15°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 46°/27°F (8°/-3°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Almaty Amman
Jan 30°/12°F (-1.3°/-11.1°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 32°/15°F (0.2°/-9.5°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.4°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 62°/42°F (16.5°/5.6°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 71°/52°F (21.7°/10.9°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.6°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.3°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 74°/52°F (23.4°/11.0°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 61°/40°F (15.9°/4.6°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 43°/26°F (6.2°/-3.3°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 33°/16°F (0.4°/-8.8°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Can you move from Kazakhstan to Jordan?

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

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

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 Jordan than Kazakhstan?

Yes — Jordan is on average about 5% cheaper than Kazakhstan. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Jordan?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly JOD12,575 in Jordan on a KZT34,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.0 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 Jordan safe for expats?

Kazakhstan generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 37.5 in Kazakhstan. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 58°F in Almaty. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Almaty gets 25.2 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ JO
Population 20,843,754 11,520,684
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +962
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 911