Moving to Jordan from Tunisia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tunisia to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tunisia to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 59.1% more expensive than Tunisia overall. A TND221,194 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly JOD49,200 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Tunisia to Jordan.

What does your salary buy?

TND221,194 JOD49,200

To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 17.4% more

Groceries

pay 28.0% more

Transportation

pay 2.2 times more

Housing

pay 63.6% more

Childcare

pay 66.7% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.3 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 TND = 0.2404 JOD (July 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?

How many people actually move from Tunisia to Jordan, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
259 ↑ 29% vs 2015

people born in Tunisia 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tunisia to Jordan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
JO
13.6

Jordan performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
JO
25.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TN
55.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
JO
2.1t

Jordan performs significantly better than Tunisia 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

TN
13.7
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
JO
102.5%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
JO
$9,400

Tunisia generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
JO
13.9

Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in literacy rate.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Amman
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Tunis Amman
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Jordan passport holders can enter Tunisia without a visa.

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 Tunisia?

Yes — Jordan is on average about 7% cheaper than Tunisia. 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 JOD12,300 in Jordan on a TND221,194 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 7.1 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 Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Tunisia?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in health coverage index. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

Both Tunisia and Jordan share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN JO
Population 11,896,972 10,998,531
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 911