Moving to Jordan from Lebanon
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Lebanon to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Lebanon to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 18.3% cheaper than Lebanon overall. A LBP6,716,250,000 salary in Lebanon would need to be roughly JOD41,506 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Lebanon to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
LBP6,716,250,000 → JOD41,506
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 47.3% less
Groceries
pay 3.3% less
Transportation
pay 13.6% less
Housing
pay 36.6% less
Childcare
pay 17.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.7% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Lebanon to Jordan, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Lebanon 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
Lebanon 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Jordan 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
Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan 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
Lebanon 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
Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Lebanon, 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 | Beirut | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Beirut | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | — | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | — | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | — | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | — | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | — | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | — | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | — | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | — | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | — | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | — | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | — | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Jordan Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.
Lebanon passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Free
Jordan passport holder visiting Lebanon
Visa FreeData: 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 Lebanon?
Generally yes: Jordan runs about 22% cheaper than Lebanon 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 LBP6,716,250,000 comparable salary, that's around JOD10,376 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 Lebanon and Jordan.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Lebanon 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 2.3 in Lebanon.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Lebanon?
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in suicide rate. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Lebanon?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.
