Moving to Jordan from New Zealand
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Zealand to Jordan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Zealand to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 45.0% cheaper than New Zealand overall. A NZ$125,240 salary in New Zealand would need to be roughly JOD29,477 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 62°F in Wellington, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Zealand and Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
NZ$125,240 → JOD29,477
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 65.5% less
Groceries
pay 48.5% less
Transportation
pay 28.3% less
Housing
pay 51.1% less
Childcare
pay 71.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.7% 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 New Zealand to Jordan.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to New Zealand.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan 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
New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
New Zealand 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
New Zealand performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.
Data: New Zealand Inland Revenue Department, 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 | Wellington | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting New Zealand
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 New Zealand?
On average Jordan is about 45% less expensive than New Zealand, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Budget about JOD7,369 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a NZ$125,240 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?
New Zealand 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 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to New Zealand?
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 35.7 in New Zealand. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
