Moving to Jordan from Kenya
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kenya to Jordan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kenya to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 35.6% more expensive than Kenya overall. A KES9,690,000 salary in Kenya would need to be roughly JOD67,264 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kenya and Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
KES9,690,000 → JOD67,264
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.7% less
Groceries
pay 12.0% more
Transportation
pay 5.2% more
Housing
pay 72.4% more
Childcare
pay 22.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 65.8% more
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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Kenya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Kenya 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 Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya performs better than Jordan across all environment metrics.
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
Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Kenya leads in water stress level.
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 Kenya 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 Kenya leads in education spending.
Data: Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nairobi | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Kenya
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Kenya?
On average Jordan is around 26% pricier than Kenya, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Budget about JOD16,816 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a KES9,690,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Jordan: 7.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Jordan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Jordan performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Kenya?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
