Moving to Jordan from Nepal

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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 2.2 times more expensive than Nepal overall. A NPR11,000,000 salary in Nepal would need to be roughly JOD114,000 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.

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Is Jordan cheaper than Nepal?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 72.8% more

Groceries

pay 50.0% more

Transportation

pay 51.6% more

Housing

pay 3.3 times more

Childcare

pay 3.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.5 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 NPR = 0.0047 JOD (November 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

What salary do you need in Jordan?

What does your salary buy?

NPR11,000,000 → JOD114,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan

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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.

Living there in 2020
182 ↑ 29% vs 2015

people born in Nepal live in Jordan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Jordan?

Top countries of origin for Jordan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Nepal and Jordan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

NP
2.1
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
JO
13.6

Jordan performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NP
$332
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

NP
10.1
JO
28.5

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NP
76.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
JO
2.1t

Nepal generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NP
10.1
JO
7.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NP
8.3%
JO
105.2%

Nepal generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NP
10.5%
JO
16.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$1,536
JO
$5,348

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Nepal leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NP
70.6 yrs
JO
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
22.2
JO
12.0

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Nepal leads in education spending.

Weather in Jordan vs Nepal

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

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 Department of Hydrology and meteorology, Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Can you move from Nepal to Jordan?

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

Nepal passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa Required
Nepal passport holders need a visa to enter Jordan.
Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.

Data: 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 122% 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 NPR11,000,000 comparable salary, that's around JOD28,500 in Jordan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

With 7.0 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 28.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 10.1 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.

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At a Glance

NP JO
Population 29,618,118 11,520,684
Currency Nepalese Rupee (NPR) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Nepali Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +977 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100 911