Moving to Jordan from Bahamas

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahamas to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bahamas to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bahamas and Jordan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
JO
13.6

Jordan performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
JO
25.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas 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

BS
10.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
JO
2.1t

Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
JO
7.1

Bahamas performs better than Jordan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
JO
$9,400

Bahamas performs better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
JO
13.9

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Amman
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Nassau Amman
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°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 Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Jordan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

With 7.1 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 Bahamas and Jordan.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Jordan performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Bahamas?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS JO
Population 355,608 10,998,531
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911