Moving to Jordan from Ethiopia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ethiopia to Jordan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ethiopia to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Ethiopia to Jordan.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Ethiopia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ethiopia generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia leads in unemployment 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
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Ethiopia leads in education spending.
Data: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, 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 | Addis Ababa | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Addis Ababa | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI),
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia 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.
Ethiopia passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Required
Jordan passport holder visiting Ethiopia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Ethiopia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.6 in Ethiopia.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Ethiopia?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 1.1 in Ethiopia. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Ethiopia?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.
