Moving to Jordan from Nepal
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Nepal to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Nepal to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 2.1 times more expensive than Nepal overall. A NPR11,302,857 salary in Nepal would need to be roughly JOD74,125 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Nepal to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
NPR11,302,857 → JOD74,125
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 74.3% more
Groceries
pay 39.9% more
Transportation
pay 45.2% more
Housing
pay 3.8 times more
Childcare
pay 2.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.4 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Nepal to Jordan, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Nepal 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
Jordan performs significantly better than Nepal 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal 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
Nepal 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
share of households with internet
Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Nepal leads in water stress level.
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
Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Nepal leads in unemployment 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
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Nepal leads in education spending.
Data: 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 | Kathmandu | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Kathmandu | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Department of Hydrology and meteorology,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.
Nepal passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Required
Jordan passport holder visiting Nepal
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Nepal?
Day-to-day costs in Jordan run about 39% higher than Nepal on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 NPR11,302,857 comparable salary, that's around JOD18,531 in Jordan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Nepal and Jordan.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Jordan performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Nepal.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Nepal?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 8.7 in Nepal. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Nepal?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Nepal, the official language is Nepali.
