Moving to Jordan from Qatar
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Qatar to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Qatar to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 28.6% cheaper than Qatar overall. A QAR273,171 salary in Qatar would need to be roughly JOD26,272 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 91°F in Doha, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Qatar to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
QAR273,171 → JOD26,272
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 13.7% less
Groceries
pay 25.7% less
Transportation
pay 25.4% more
Housing
pay 53.2% less
Childcare
pay 71.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 41.0% 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?
How many people actually move from Qatar to Jordan, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Qatar to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Qatar 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 Qatar 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 Qatar 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
Qatar 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
Qatar 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
Qatar generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in literacy rate.
Data: Public Revenues and Tax Department, Qatar, 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 | Doha | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/76°F (37°/24°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 104°/83°F (40°/28°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/19°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Doha | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Qatar Meteorology Department,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Qatar 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.
Qatar passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Free
Jordan passport holder visiting Qatar
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 Qatar?
Yes — Jordan is on average about 51% cheaper than Qatar. 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 JOD6,568 in Jordan on a QAR273,171 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?
Qatar performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Qatar.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Qatar?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Qatar leads in health coverage index. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 25.0 in Qatar. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Qatar: 76).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Qatar?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 91°F in Doha. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Doha gets 3.0 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
Both Qatar and Jordan share the same official language: Arabic.
