Moving to Jordan from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
JO
1.0
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
JO
13.6

Jordan performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
JO
25.1

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CV
59.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
JO
2.1t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
5.8
JO
7.1
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
JO
102.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
JO
$9,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
JO
13.9

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde 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.

PraiaRain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79°/None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsPraiaAmman
Jan–Mar76°/None°F (24°/None°C)58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun78°/None°F (25°/None°C)81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep83°/None°F (28°/None°C)89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec80°/None°F (27°/None°C)69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
View all months
MonthPraiaAmman
Jan75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec77°/None°F (25.2°/None°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 Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

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 Cabo Verde and Jordan.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Jordan performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in suicide rate. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Cabo Verde?

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV JO
Population596,70710,998,531
CurrencyCape Verdean Escudo (CVE)Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
LanguagesPortugueseArabic
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+238+962
Time zones11
Emergency number911