Moving to Jordan from Oman
What to Expect
Considering a move from Oman to Jordan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Oman to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 17.2% cheaper than Oman overall. A OMR28,849 salary in Oman would need to be roughly JOD45,363 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 91°F in Muscat, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oman and Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
OMR28,849 → JOD45,363
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 12.9% less
Groceries
pay 23.7% less
Transportation
pay 20.2% more
Housing
pay 28.0% less
Childcare
pay 33.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 30.8% 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 Oman to Jordan.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Oman.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman performs better than Jordan 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 Oman 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
Jordan performs significantly better than Oman across all environment metrics.
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
Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Oman performs better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Oman generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in infant mortality.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Oman, 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 | Muscat | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Muscat | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.
Oman passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Free
Jordan passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Oman?
On average Jordan is about 15% less expensive than Oman, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Budget about JOD11,341 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a OMR28,849 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?
Oman performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Oman?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in health coverage index. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Oman?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
Both Oman and Jordan share the same official language: Arabic.
