Moving to Jordan from Yemen
What to Expect
Considering a move from Yemen to Jordan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Yemen to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 5.2% cheaper than Yemen overall. A YER17,894,998 salary in Yemen would need to be roughly JOD41,844 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Yemen and Jordan.
What does your salary buy?
YER17,894,998 → JOD41,844
To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 48.8% less
Groceries
pay 53.7% less
Transportation
pay 31.9% less
Housing
pay 1.7% more
Childcare
pay 2.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.1% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Yemen to Jordan.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Yemen.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Yemen 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Yemen generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Jordan performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Yemen 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Jordan performs significantly better than Yemen across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Yemen Tax Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.
Yemen passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Required
Jordan passport holder visiting Yemen
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Yemen?
On average Jordan is about 21% less expensive than Yemen, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Jordan?
Budget about JOD10,461 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a YER17,894,998 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Jordan: 7.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Jordan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Jordan performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Yemen?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).
What language do they speak in Jordan?
Both Yemen and Jordan share the same official language: Arabic.
