Moving to Jordan from Slovenia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Slovenia to Jordan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Slovenia to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 37.5% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €64,304 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly JOD31,236 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 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Slovenia and Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → JOD31,236
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 66.8% less
Groceries
pay 42.6% less
Transportation
pay 10.9% less
Housing
pay 48.6% less
Childcare
pay 64.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.6% 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 Slovenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Slovenia 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
Slovenia 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
Slovenia 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
Slovenia 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
Slovenia performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.
Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, 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 | Ljubljana | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Ljubljana | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Slovenian Environment Agency,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.
Slovenia passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Slovenia
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 Slovenia?
On average Jordan is about 41% less expensive than Slovenia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Budget about JOD7,809 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a €64,304 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?
Slovenia performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Slovenia?
Slovenia 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 33.3 in Slovenia. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Slovenia?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.
