Moving to Jordan from Panama
What to Expect
Considering a move from Panama to Jordan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Panama to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 24.8% cheaper than Panama overall. A PAB75,000 salary in Panama would need to be roughly JOD34,706 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 93°F in Panama City, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Panama and Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
PAB75,000 → JOD34,706
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 50.8% less
Groceries
pay 46.9% less
Transportation
pay 6.0% more
Housing
pay 45.5% less
Childcare
pay 55.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 34.1% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Panama.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Panama 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
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Panama 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
Panama 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
Panama 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
Panama 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Panama generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in infant mortality.
Data: General Directorate of Revenues, Panama, 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 | Panama City | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 94°/65°F (34°/18°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/69°F (35°/21°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 92°/70°F (34°/21°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 91°/68°F (33°/20°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Panama City | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/65°F (33.4°/18.5°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 94°/65°F (34.2°/18.4°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 95°/65°F (34.8°/18.4°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 96°/67°F (35.4°/19.5°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 94°/70°F (34.5°/21.1°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (33.8°/21.3°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 93°/70°F (33.9°/21.0°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 93°/70°F (33.9°/20.9°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 91°/70°F (32.9°/21.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 91°/69°F (32.6°/20.8°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 91°/69°F (32.9°/20.3°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 92°/67°F (33.3°/19.2°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Panama 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.
Panama passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Panama
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 Panama?
On average Jordan is about 35% less expensive than Panama, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Budget about JOD8,676 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a PAB75,000 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?
Panama 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 11.3 in Panama.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Panama?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Panama leads in health coverage index. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 17.3 in Panama. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Panama: 78).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Panama?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 93°F in Panama City. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Panama City gets 75.1 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Panama, the official language is Spanish.
