Moving to Jordan from Gambia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Gambia to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Gambia to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 90°F in Banjul, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Gambia to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Gambia 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 Gambia 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
Gambia 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
share of households with internet
Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia 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
share of people below the poverty line
Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Gambia 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 performs significantly better than Gambia across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | Banjul | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Department of Water Resources,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.
Gambia passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Required
Jordan passport holder visiting Gambia
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?
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 Gambia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Gambia?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Gambia, the official language is English.
