Moving to Jordan from Libya
What to Expect
Considering a move from Libya to Jordan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Libya to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 4.0 times more expensive than Libya overall. A LYD476,625 salary in Libya would need to be roughly JOD83,629 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Libya and Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
LYD476,625 → JOD83,629
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 76.3% more
Groceries
pay 31.8% more
Transportation
pay 13.1 times more
Housing
pay 2.5 times more
Childcare
pay 4.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.9 times 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Libya to Jordan.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Libya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Libya 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 performs significantly better than Libya across all health & wellbeing metrics.
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 Libya 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 Libya 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
Libya generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Libya generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in literacy rate.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Tripoli | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Tripoli | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Centre,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.
Libya passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Libya
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 Libya?
On average Jordan is around 57% pricier than Libya, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Budget about JOD20,907 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a LYD476,625 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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 Libya across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Libya?
Jordan performs significantly better than Libya across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 21.6 in Libya. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Libya?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
Both Libya and Jordan share the same official language: Arabic.
