Moving to Jordan from Taiwan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Taiwan to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Taiwan to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 18.2% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,395,350 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly JOD35,464 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Taiwan to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,395,350 → JOD35,464
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 21.6% less
Groceries
pay 55.9% less
Transportation
pay 3.9% more
Housing
pay 4.5% more
Childcare
pay 71.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.3% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Taiwan to Jordan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan 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
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.
Data: Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C., The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan 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.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Taiwan
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 Taiwan?
Yes — Jordan is on average about 33% cheaper than Taiwan. 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 JOD8,866 in Jordan on a NT$2,395,350 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
Usually fine from major cities in Jordan. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
