Moving to Jordan from Turkey
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turkey to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Turkey to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 17.6% cheaper than Turkey overall. A TRY3,700,000 salary in Turkey would need to be roughly JOD43,600 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 65°F in Istanbul, making it significantly warmer.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 30.4% less
Groceries
pay 4.9% more
Transportation
pay 5.4% less
Housing
pay 29.9% less
Childcare
pay 56.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.3% 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.
What salary do you need in Jordan?
What does your salary buy?
TRY3,700,000 → JOD43,600
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →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 20% less than cities in Turkey.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Turkey to Jordan, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Turkey 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
Turkey 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
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey 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
Jordan performs significantly better than Turkey 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
Turkey 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
Turkey 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
Turkey generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey (2016), Jordan Tax Service (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Jordan vs Turkey
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Istanbul | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (10°/3°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Istanbul | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°/37°F (8.7°/2.9°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 48°/37°F (9.1°/2.8°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 52°/39°F (11.2°/3.9°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.7°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.0°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.5°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 83°/66°F (28.5°/18.7°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.5°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 68°/54°F (20.1°/12.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 60°/47°F (15.3°/8.5°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 52°/42°F (11.1°/5.3°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Turkish State Meteorological Service,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Can you move from Turkey to Jordan?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.
Turkey passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Free
Jordan passport holder visiting Turkey
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 Turkey?
Generally yes: Jordan runs about 18% cheaper than Turkey on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
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 TRY3,700,000 comparable salary, that's around JOD10,900 in Jordan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
With 7.0 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 Turkey and Jordan.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Turkey 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 3.2 in Turkey.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Turkey?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in health coverage index. There are 28.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 22.4 in Turkey. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Turkey?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 65°F in Istanbul. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Istanbul gets 26.7 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.
