Moving to Jordan from Philippines
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Philippines to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Philippines to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 31.8% more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,612,875 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly JOD54,033 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 88°F in Manila, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Philippines to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
₱4,612,875 → JOD54,033
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 16.4% more
Groceries
pay 32.6% less
Transportation
pay 2.2 times more
Housing
pay 8.1% more
Childcare
pay 2.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.0 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?
How many people actually move from Philippines to Jordan, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Philippines to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Philippines 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 Philippines 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
Philippines 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
Philippines generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in electricity per capita.
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
Philippines 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
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in education spending.
Data: Bureau of Internal Revenue, 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 | Manila | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Manila | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.
Philippines passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Required
Jordan passport holder visiting Philippines
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 Philippines?
Costs in Jordan and Philippines are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly JOD13,508 in Jordan on a ₱4,612,875 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Philippines 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 4.3 in Philippines.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Philippines?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Philippines?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.
