Moving to Jordan from Botswana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Botswana to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Botswana 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 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Botswana and Jordan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Botswana 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
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate.
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 Botswana 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
Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in water stress level.
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
Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Botswana 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
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.
Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Gaborone | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Gaborone | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.
Botswana passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Required
Jordan passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Botswana and Jordan.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Jordan performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Botswana?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
