Moving to Jordan from Mexico
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mexico to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mexico to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 30.9% cheaper than Mexico overall. A MX$1,400,000 salary in Mexico would need to be roughly JOD37,200 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Mexico to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
MX$1,400,000 → JOD37,200
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
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Restaurants
pay 46.4% less
Groceries
pay 42.6% less
Transportation
pay 4.9% more
Housing
pay 45.1% less
Childcare
pay 6.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 25.0% 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.
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 8% less than cities in Mexico.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mexico to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mexico 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
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico 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
Mexico generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Mexico 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
Mexico 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
Mexico 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), Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP (2016), Jordan Tax Service (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Mexico City | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.
Mexico passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Mexico
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 Mexico?
Yes — Jordan is on average about 31% cheaper than Mexico. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly JOD9,300 in Jordan on a MX$1,400,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Mexico 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 24.9 in Mexico.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Mexico?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in health coverage index. There are 28.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 25.9 in Mexico. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.
