Moving to Jordan from Vietnam
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Vietnam to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Vietnam to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 15.3% more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,900,000,000 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly JOD60,000 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 91°F in Ho Chi Minh City, making it significantly cooler.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 91.0% more
Groceries
pay 13.6% less
Transportation
pay 83.1% more
Housing
pay 12.1% less
Childcare
pay 42.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.7 times 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?
₫1,900,000,000 → JOD60,000
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 13% more than cities in Vietnam.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vietnam to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Vietnam 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
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan 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
Jordan performs significantly better than Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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
Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in gdp per capita.
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
Vietnam generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016), Jordan Tax Service (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Jordan vs Vietnam
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ho Chi Minh City | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/77°F (33°/25°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Ho Chi Minh City | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.4°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.1°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 92°/77°F (33.6°/24.9°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 94°/80°F (34.5°/26.4°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 95°/80°F (34.9°/26.4°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.5°/25.5°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.2°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 91°/77°F (32.9°/25.1°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 91°/77°F (32.6°/25.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 90°/77°F (32.4°/24.9°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.9°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Can you move from Vietnam to Jordan?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.
Vietnam passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-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 Vietnam?
No — Jordan is on average about 15% more expensive than Vietnam. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly JOD15,000 in Jordan on a ₫1,900,000,000 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 Vietnam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Vietnam?
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 11.1 in Vietnam. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 91°F in Ho Chi Minh City. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ho Chi Minh City gets 65.1 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
