Moving to Jordan from United States
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United States to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United States to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 64.7% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly JOD18,800 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 62°F in New York City, making it significantly warmer.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 67.5% less
Groceries
pay 61.7% less
Transportation
pay 14.9% less
Housing
pay 81.2% less
Childcare
pay 78.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.5% less
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?
$75,000 → JOD18,800
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
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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 60% less than cities in United States.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from United States to Jordan, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How United States 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
Jordan performs significantly better than United States 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 United States 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
United States 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
United States 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
United States 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
United States performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Internal Revenue Service (2016), Jordan Tax Service (2016), The World Factbook (2010). How we calculate this
Weather in Jordan vs United States
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | New York City | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/41°F (12°/5°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | New York City | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Can you move from United States to Jordan?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting United States
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 United States?
Generally yes: Jordan runs about 65% cheaper than United States 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 $75,000 comparable salary, that's around JOD4,700 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 United States and Jordan.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Jordan performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in United States.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to United States?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 36.8 in United States. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 62°F in New York City. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while New York City gets 49.9 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In United States, the official language is English.
