Moving to Jordan from Minnesota
What to Expect
Considering a move from Minnesota to Jordan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Minnesota to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 48.4% cheaper than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly JOD27,362 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 56°F in Saint Paul, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Minnesota and Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → JOD27,362
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 71.2% less
Groceries
pay 52.0% less
Transportation
pay 11.9% less
Housing
pay 64.0% less
Childcare
pay 84.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 32.2% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Minnesota to Jordan.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Minnesota.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Minnesota performs better than Jordan across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Minnesota performs better than Jordan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Minnesota performs better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Minnesota performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint Paul | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Saint Paul | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting United States
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 Minnesota?
On average Jordan is about 49% less expensive than Minnesota, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Budget about JOD6,840 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
From major Jordan cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Minnesota and Jordan are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Minnesota?
Minnesota performs better than Jordan across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Minnesota, the official language is English.
