Moving to Jordan from Latvia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Latvia to Jordan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Latvia to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 29.1% cheaper than Latvia overall. A €67,000 salary in Latvia would need to be roughly JOD37,800 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 50°F in Riga, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 48.4% less
Groceries
pay 31.0% less
Transportation
pay 7.6% less
Housing
pay 30.8% less
Childcare
pay 54.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.2% 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 Jordan?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → JOD37,800
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
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 Jordan cost about 7% less than cities in Latvia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Latvia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Latvia generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate.
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
Latvia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan 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
Jordan performs significantly better than Latvia 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
Latvia 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
Latvia 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
Latvia 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), State Revenue Service, Latvia (2016), Jordan Tax Service (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Jordan vs Latvia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Riga | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Riga | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Can you move from Latvia to Jordan?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia 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.
Latvia passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Latvia
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 Latvia?
On average Jordan is about 29% less expensive than Latvia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Budget about JOD9,450 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a €67,000 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: 7.0 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?
Latvia 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 Latvia.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Latvia?
Latvia 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 34.0 in Latvia. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Latvia: 75).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Latvia?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 50°F in Riga. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Riga gets 24.9 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.
