Moving to Jordan from Portugal
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Portugal to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Portugal to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 34.8% cheaper than Portugal overall. A €65,850 salary in Portugal would need to be roughly JOD30,062 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Portugal to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
€65,850 → JOD30,062
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 62.8% less
Groceries
pay 36.2% less
Transportation
pay 23.7% less
Housing
pay 47.4% less
Childcare
pay 64.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 22.0% 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.
Get free moving quotes to Jordan
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Portugal to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal 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
Portugal 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
Portugal 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
share of households with internet
Portugal generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in internet access.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Portugal 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
Portugal generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in literacy rate.
Data: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, 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 | Lisbon | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Lisbon | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Portugal 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.
Portugal passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Portugal
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 Portugal?
Yes — Jordan is on average about 43% cheaper than Portugal. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly JOD7,516 in Jordan on a €65,850 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?
Portugal performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Portugal.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Portugal?
Portugal 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 57.7 in Portugal. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Portugal: 88).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Portugal?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 69°F in Lisbon. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lisbon gets 29.6 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese.
