Moving to Jordan from Fiji
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Fiji to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Fiji 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 84°F in Suva, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Fiji 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
Fiji generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate.
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 Fiji 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
Fiji 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
share of households with internet
Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in poverty 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
Fiji generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in life expectancy.
Data: Fiji Revenue & 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 | Suva | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Suva | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Fiji Meteorological Service,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.
Fiji passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Fiji
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?
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 Fiji and Jordan.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Fiji generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Fiji?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Fiji?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.
