Moving to Jordan from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bhutan to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bhutan 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

BT
2.5
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
JO
13.6

Bhutan generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BT
$677
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
JO
25.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan 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

BT
57.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
JO
2.1t

Bhutan 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

BT
0.4
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BT
1.4%
JO
102.5%

Bhutan generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BT
5.7%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
JO
$9,400

Bhutan 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

BT
72.3 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
JO
13.9

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Thimphu Rain: 23.3 in/yr (591 mm)
72° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Thimphu Amman
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Thimphu Amman
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan 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.

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Bhutan

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

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 Bhutan and Jordan.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Bhutan generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Bhutan?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT JO
Population 867,775 10,998,531
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Dzongkha Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911