Moving to Jordan from Benin

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Benin to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
JO
13.6

Jordan performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
JO
25.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BJ
77.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
JO
2.1t

Benin generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.2
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
JO
102.5%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Benin leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
JO
$9,400

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
JO
13.9

Jordan performs significantly better than Benin across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Porto-novo Amman
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Porto-novo Amman
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN), Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa Required
Benin passport holders need a visa to enter Jordan.
Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Benin

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

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 Benin and Jordan.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Jordan performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Benin?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 2.0 in Benin. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ JO
Population 13,754,688 10,998,531
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911