Moving to Jordan from Serbia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Serbia to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Serbia to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 18.7% cheaper than Serbia overall. A RSD7,551,075 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly JOD40,115 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 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Serbia to Jordan.

What does your salary buy?

RSD7,551,075 JOD40,115

To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 58.5% less

Groceries

pay 19.4% less

Transportation

pay 2.5% less

Housing

pay 23.0% less

Childcare

pay 38.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 51.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 RSD = 0.007 JOD (June 2026)

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?

Real numbers on people moving from Serbia to Jordan, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
57 ↑ 27% vs 2015

people born in Serbia live in Jordan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Jordan?

Top countries of origin for Jordan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Serbia and Jordan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.0
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
JO
13.6

Serbia performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RS
$2,303
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
JO
25.1

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RS
45.0
JO
38.0

Jordan performs significantly better than Serbia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RS
29.3
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
JO
102.5%

Serbia performs better than Jordan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RS
8.7%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
JO
$9,400

Serbia performs better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RS
74.2 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
JO
13.9

Serbia generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Amman
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Belgrade Amman
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Serbia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.
Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Required
Jordan passport holders need a visa to enter Serbia.

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 Serbia?

Generally yes: Jordan runs about 25% cheaper than Serbia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Jordan?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a RSD7,551,075 comparable salary, that's around JOD10,029 in Jordan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

With 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Jordan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Serbia and Jordan.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Serbia performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Serbia?

Serbia 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 28.4 in Serbia. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Serbia?

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS JO
Population 6,739,471 10,998,531
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Serbian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911