Moving to Jordan from El Salvador
What to Expect
Considering a move from El Salvador to Jordan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from El Salvador to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 87°F in San Salvador, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to El Salvador.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than El Salvador 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
El Salvador performs better than Jordan 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
El Salvador generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in electricity per capita.
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
El Salvador generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in top income tax rate.
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
El Salvador generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in life expectancy.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | San Salvador | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | San Salvador | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Gerencia de Meteorología,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.
El Salvador passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting El Salvador
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Jordan: 7.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Jordan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Jordan performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to El Salvador?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in health coverage index. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to El Salvador?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.
