Moving to Jordan from Sri Lanka
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sri Lanka to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sri Lanka to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 2.3 times more expensive than Sri Lanka overall. A LKR25,173,710 salary in Sri Lanka would need to be roughly JOD56,125 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 87°F in Colombo, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Sri Lanka to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
LKR25,173,710 → JOD56,125
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
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Restaurants
pay 7.4% less
Groceries
pay 19.0% less
Transportation
pay 2.2 times more
Housing
pay 72.6% more
Childcare
pay 6.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.1 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Sri Lanka to Jordan, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sri Lanka and Jordan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sri Lanka 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sri Lanka generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sri Lanka performs better than Jordan 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
Sri Lanka 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
share of people below the poverty line
Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in education spending.
Data: Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department, 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 | Colombo | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Colombo | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/72°F (30.9°/22.3°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.6°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 89°/75°F (31.7°/23.7°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 89°/76°F (31.8°/24.6°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.5°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.4°/25.5°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.2°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.1°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.2°/24.8°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.8°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Centre,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Required
Jordan passport holder visiting Sri Lanka
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Sri Lanka?
Day-to-day costs in Jordan run about 6% higher than Sri Lanka on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 LKR25,173,710 comparable salary, that's around JOD14,031 in Jordan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Sri Lanka and Jordan.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Sri Lanka 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 3.4 in Sri Lanka.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 11.9 in Sri Lanka. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sri Lanka: 67).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Sri Lanka?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 87°F in Colombo. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Colombo gets 99.4 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.
