Moving to Jordan from Chad

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Chad to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Chad to Jordan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 87°F in N'djamena, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Chad to Jordan, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
25 ↑ 19% vs 2015

people born in Chad live in Jordan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Jordan?

Top countries of origin for Jordan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Chad to Jordan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
JO
13.6

Jordan performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
JO
25.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad 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

TD
95.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
JO
2.1t

Chad 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

TD
0.0
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
JO
102.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
JO
$9,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
JO
13.9

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

Data: General Inspectorate of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Amman
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month N'djamena Amman
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Chad

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Jordan performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Chad?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD JO
Population 17,963,211 10,998,531
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Arabic, French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911