Moving to Jordan from Kuwait
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kuwait to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Kuwait to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 4.8% cheaper than Kuwait overall. A KWD23,208 salary in Kuwait would need to be roughly JOD37,849 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Kuwait to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
KWD23,208 → JOD37,849
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 18.8% less
Groceries
pay 13.8% less
Transportation
pay 56.1% more
Housing
pay 15.4% less
Childcare
pay 31.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.6% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Kuwait to Jordan, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Kuwait and Jordan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait performs better than Jordan 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait 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 performs significantly better than Kuwait 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
Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in electricity per capita.
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
Kuwait performs better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Kuwait generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in literacy rate.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, 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 | Kuwait City | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Kuwait City | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Department,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.
Kuwait passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Free
Jordan passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa RequiredData: 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 Kuwait?
Generally yes: Jordan runs about 29% cheaper than Kuwait on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KWD23,208 comparable salary, that's around JOD9,462 in Jordan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
With 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Jordan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kuwait and Jordan.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Kuwait performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Kuwait.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Kuwait?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in health coverage index. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 22.9 in Kuwait. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Kuwait?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
Both Kuwait and Jordan share the same official language: Arabic.
