Moving to Jordan from Thailand
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Thailand to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Thailand to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 13.1% cheaper than Thailand overall. A THB2,500,000 salary in Thailand would need to be roughly JOD45,900 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 91°F in Bangkok, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Thailand to Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
THB2,500,000 → JOD45,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 24.1% more
Groceries
pay 31.0% less
Transportation
pay 3.2% more
Housing
pay 20.8% less
Childcare
pay 48.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 35.2% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Jordan cost about 4% less than cities in Thailand.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Thailand to Jordan, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Thailand to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Thailand 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 Thailand 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
Thailand 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
share of households with internet
Thailand generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in internet access.
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
Thailand 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
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Thailand leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The Revenue Department, Government of Thailand (2016), Jordan Tax Service (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bangkok | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Bangkok | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Thai Meteorological Department,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Thailand 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.
Thailand passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Thailand
Visa FreeData: 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 Thailand?
Yes — Jordan is on average about 13% cheaper than Thailand. 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 JOD11,475 in Jordan on a THB2,500,000 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 7.0 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?
Jordan performs significantly better than Thailand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.8 in Thailand.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Thailand?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in health coverage index. There are 28.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 5.4 in Thailand. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Thailand: 82).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Thailand?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 91°F in Bangkok. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Bangkok gets 59.0 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Thailand, the official language is Thai.
